This black and white studio photograph shows Chief Hollow Horn Bear (Mato He Oklogeca) wearing an animal hide outfit decorated with beading. A presidential peace medal hangs around his neck. He holds a small bag in his left hand and a cane in his right. The photograph was taken at the Rosebud Reservation.
The Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation is located nine miles north of Valentine, Nebraska, in South Dakota. Hollow Horn Bear lived in the Cut Meat District of the reservation. His portrait is on an old 14 cent U.S. postage stamp and on the old $5 silver certificate. He was born in Sheridan County, Nebraska, and took part in a number of the battles with troops and railroaders. At the Rosebud Agency, he negotiated with General Crook and served as police chief. His brothers include Goes to War and Iron Shell.
