Black Shawl or Tasina Sapewin (Lakota: Tȟašína Sápa Wiŋ, lit. 'Black-Blanket-Woman') was the wife of Crazy Horse, whom she married in 1871. She was Crazy Horse's second wife.[1] She was a member of the Oglala Lakota and relative of Spotted Tail. She was the sister of Red Feather.[2]
Black Shawl | |
|---|---|
Tȟašína Sápa Wiŋ | |
| Oglala Lakota leader | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | United States |
| Died | 1927 United States |
| Spouse | Crazy Horse |
| Relations | Spotted Tail, sister, Red Feather |
| Children | They Are Afraid of Her |
The elders sent Black Shawl to heal Crazy Horse after his altercation with No Water.[3] She was known at the time as having skill in treating bullet wounds.[4]
Black Shawl was presented to Crazy Horse as a potential bride when she was twenty-four, which was considered late for a betrothal.[5] Crazy Horse was twenty-eight when marriage was discussed between the two families.[6]
She had a daughter in 1871, named They Are Afraid of Her. They Are Afraid of Her died at age three, likely of cholera.[7] Black Shawl also developed the same disease, and was treated by Dr. Valentine McGillycuddy.[citation needed]
Crazy Horse's relationship with Black Shawl lasted longer than the other two romantic relationships that he had in his life. They were known to be "sociable in the tipi", indicating a contented home life, and she supported his life as a warrior.[6]
Black Shawl died during a seasonal influenza outbreak in 1927.
Movies edit
Suzan Ball played Black Shawl in the 1955 film Chief Crazy Horse.[8]
References edit
- ^ Hardorff, Richard G., ed. (1998). The Surrender and Death of Crazy Horse: A Source Book about a Tragic Episode in Lakota History. Arthur H. Clarke Company. p. 43. ISBN 9780870622830. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ Ambrose, Stephen E. (2003). Crazy Horse and Custer: The Epic Clash of Two Great Warriors at the Little Bighorn. Pocket Books. p. 356. ISBN 9780743468640. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "The William Garnett Interview", in The Surrender and Death of Crazy Horse: A Source Book, Ed. Richard G Hardoff, 1998. p. 43
- ^ Matson, William B. (2016). "A Family Man". Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior's Life & Legacy. Gibbs Smith. ISBN 9781423641247.
- ^ Sajna, Mike (2005). Crazy Horse: The Life Beyond the Legend. Castle Books. p. 235. ISBN 9780785820369. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ a b Bray, Kingsley M. (2014). Crazy Horse: A Lakota Life. University of Oklahoma Press. pp. 127, 173. ISBN 9780806183749. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ Matson, William B. (2016). "Painful Losses". Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior's Life & Legacy. Gibbs Smith. ISBN 9781423641247.
- ^ Powers, Dorothy R. (April 2, 1955). "Indian Treated with Sympathy". Spokane Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
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