Ne-kah-wah-she-tun-kah

Ne-kah-wah-she-tun-kah was an Osage chief who served as the principal chief of the Osage Nation from 1922 until his death on August 3, 1923. He also served as principal chief in 1908 and several terms on the tribal council. His grave is on the National Register of Historic Places for Osage County, Oklahoma.^[1] After his death he was succeeded by Paul Red Eagle.^[2]

Ne-kah-wah-she-tun-kah
9th Principal chief of the Osage Nation
In office 1922 – August 3, 1923
Preceded by	Arthur Bonnicastle
Succeeded by	Paul Red Eagle
Personal details
Born	ca. 1839 Osage Nation, Indian Territory (now Osage County, Oklahoma)
Died	August 3, 1923 (age 83–84) Osage County, Oklahoma
Citizenship	Osage Nation

References

1. "National Register of Historical Places Inventory Nomination Form". United States Department of Interior. May 22, 1979. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
2. "Colorful Peyote Burial Rights for Former Osage Indian Chief". Tulsa Tribune. July 2, 1941. p. 2. Retrieved 26 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.

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