For many years, the great Shawnee chief Tecumseh journeyed throughout the Great Lakes region, across the Mississippi River to the Great Plains, to the southeast and everywhere in between where Indian tribes resided. Tecumseh was an eloquent speaker with a charisma that convinced every tribe to unite in an Indian amalgamation that would be the only hope the tribes had to drive the white man back onto the Eastern Seaboard from whence he came. His prophesy was that when unification had been achieved, a great sign would be given signaling, a new beginning for all Indian peoples. On December 16,1811, a massive earthquake devastated the Mississippi Valley. The epicenter was just south of the juncture of Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, and violent tremors were felt as far away as southern Canada, Boston, Massachusetts and Florida. This was the sign that Tecumseh had awaited. Portrayed in this beautiful art print are warriors from the Shawnee, Potawatomi and Ottawa tribes. It is late autumn, 18ll; having accepted Tecumsehs message, they have set aside their differences; pledged their intent to drive the whites from their lands and are on watch here, WAITING FOR THE SIGN. Artist is Sam McCausland from Cincinnati, Ohio. Size is 25" X 30". Prints have a white border - limited edition, signed and numbered.
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