Bull Bear was a member of the Siksika Nation. His Blackfoot name was Kayne-ina, which means “male bear.” Born in approximately 1898, Bull Bear was famous for his exploits as a Blackfoot warrior. He owned a Medicine Bundle. These Bundles are owned by chiefs and leaders in the Blackfoot community. Bull Bear may have met Henderson in 1923.
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James Henderson
Kaye-ina Bull Bear Blackfoot, c. 1923
oil on canvas
59.7 x 44.4 cm
Collection of the Glenbow-Alberta Institute, Glenbow Museum, Calgary, AB.
Hmm, he looks like Sun Walk. Could be a relative?