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