This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/1/2016
Very scarce autograph of Sitting Bull, the Sioux Chief who, in refusing to accept dependency upon white Americans, led his tribe in a nomadic existence across the Plains during the 1870s. On the run after killing Custer and his men at Little Bighorn, Sitting Bull finally surrendered in 1881 and, after spending 2 years in prison, unbelievably agreed to perform in Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, where this autograph was likely obtained. During the 4 month stint with Cody, Sitting Bull reportedly made an extraordinarily large amount of money for signing his autograph and riding around once in the arena to the hoots and jeers of spectators. He and Cody developed an unlikely strong bond, however, and Sitting Bull gave away most of his earnings from the show to homeless Sioux. Signature is signed boldly and clearly in black ink: ''Sitting Bull''. Piece of paper measures 3.25'' x 2'' and comes housed in a PSA slab measuring 5.25'' x 3''. Minor toning and wear to corners, else near fine. With PSA/DNA authentication.