This is a just a scan of a photo in one of her many photograph books. The original negatives in the Private Julia E Tuell Collection would be much clearer. This is what is written on the back of this photograph by Julia Tuell herself:
"A Parade showing Coup Sticks, One or both of the Chiefs were Crows over here to the fair.
Crow Agency - Cheyenne Fair 1908 " Julia E. Tuell All rights reserved. ©
We found this article by Roberta Estes on Coup Sticks interesting and though you may also.
"Counting Coup" Posted on October 5, 2012
Counting coup refers to the winning of prestige in battle, rather than having to prove a win by injuring one’s opponent.
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