Cheyenne Chief. His name, Ishaynishus, translates to "Two Moon." He was a participant in many battles, and fought with Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. He was at Rosebud Creek fighting against General Crook, and was present at the Battle of Little Big Horn. His last battle was at Wolf Mountain, sometimes called Battle of Pyramid Butte, where his band surrendered to General Miles at Fort Keogh in April, 1877. He was reportedly used as James Fraser's model for the Buffalo Nickel portrait.
Cheyenne Chief. His name, Ishaynishus, translates to "Two Moon." He was a participant in many battles, and fought with Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. He was at Rosebud Creek fighting against General Crook, and was present at the Battle of Little Big Horn. His last battle was at Wolf Mountain, sometimes called Battle of Pyramid Butte, where his band surrendered to General Miles at Fort Keogh in April, 1877. He was reportedly used as James Fraser's model for the Buffalo Nickel portrait.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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