Sharp Nose - Arapaho

Sharp Nose ?-?

Sharp Nose (Ta-Qua-Vi) belonged to the "Bad Pipes" band of Northern Arapaho. He was a brave, loyal warrior and also a good orator. He became officially chief in 1893, after the death of famous chief Black Coal. He soon understood the great power of the whites; he fought as scout under Colonel Mac Kenzie in the winter campaign of 1876-77 against Cheyenne and often, in some dangerous actions. He carried with himself his 8-years old son. An american official, that knowed him during the campaign, described him as very authoritative and as dignified as the great Cochise. In 1877 he travelled with other chiefs to Washington where he met President R. Hayes and obtained a permission for his people to be displaced in to the Shoshone Reservation (Wyoming). Dates of his birth and death are unknown.

Credits: Charlie