Part 18 of the Nicolas Point Exhibit ( « Previous | Next » )
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[A Salish Ambush] [The First to Arrive] “Les premiers arrives”
MJA IX C9-062
4 1⁄4” x 6 1⁄4”
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[Ignace, son of Victor, after having
received two grave injuries, sets after nine Blackfeet]. “Ignace, gendre de Victor, apres avoir reçu deux blessures graves
met en suite neuf Pieds noirs.”
MJA IX C9-080
4 1⁄2” x 7 1⁄2”
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[Ambrose’s War Exploits]
MJA IX C9-073
4 1⁄2” x 7 3⁄8”
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[Teltella (The Thunder) closes on a party of Blackfeet with axe in hand].
“Teltella (Le Tonnere) fond sur un parti de Pieds-noirs la hache à
la main.”
MJA IX C9-075
4 1⁄2” x 7”
Description
Artist: Nicolas Point, S.J. (1799-1868)
Medium: Pencil on Paper
Lender: Midwest Jesuit Archives
During a Winter hunt, several Flatheads discovered a large Blackfoot party over a hill. Instead of running, the Flatheads ambushed the Blackfeet, routing them. This victory is depicted in the first drawing in this column. Ignace helped lead the attack, and is seen in the second piece chasing the fleeing Blackfeet. Ambrose and a Blackfoot meet each other near a river, and by jumping onto the other horse Ambrose was able to survive the encounter. A fierce warrior, Teltella sets upon several Blackfeet and forces them to run. These several columns show the strength and determination of Flatheads against their rivals.
Written and narrated by Liam Brew.
Part 18 of the Nicolas Point Exhibit ( « Previous | Next » )