Two Yakima warriors on horseback (under trees), one identified as Willie John | Plateau Peoples' Web Portal

Description:

Photograph of two Yakama warriors on horseback, one identified as Willie John, circa 1911.

Community:

Washington State University, Manuscripts Archives and Special Collections, Yakama

Protocol:

Washington State University, Manuscripts Archives and Special Collections Public Access, Yakama Community Public Access

Category:

Lifeways, Wars/Military/Conflict

Original Date Description:

1911-00-00

Original Date:

1910 November 30th

Creator:

Language:

Rights:

Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections

Source:

Lucullus V. McWhorter Photograph Collection (PC85) Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections (PC85B5F49_1)

Publisher:

Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections

Identifier:

3WSUMASC0011

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Cultural Narrative:

Two Yakima warriors on horseback (under trees), one identified as Willie John: Many of the "weapons" displayed were commonly used for hunting or fishing. Plateau people were not a warring nation, but rather bands and tribes lived autonomously following their ancient gathering paths. Notice the similar appearance of the horses, a breed of great stamina favored by the Plateau people. It may be the breed the Umatillas are attempting to revive.