From a historical photo of an Osage warrior named Bear Legs (Gi-Ni-Ka) taken by photographer Carl Moon in 1902. Bear Legs was also known by the nickname Spotted Tail not to be confused with the famous Brule Sioux chief named Spotted Tail. The medal he wears in the picture was given to him by President Grant. Carl Everton Moon or Karl as he sometimes spelled his name was born October 5 1879 in Wilmington Ohio. For six years he spent weeks at a time in various indian villages photographing the natives. He was later the official photographer for the Santa Fe Railroad . Before 1914 he always used a “K” from 1914-1917 mostly a “K” and sometimes a “C”. After February 1918 he always used a “C”.
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