{"product_id":"ssb-36","title":"SSB-36 - Cheyenne Dog Soldier  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSSB-36 - Cheyenne Dog Soldier | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Cheyenne Dog Soldier represents a warrior of the Dog Men Society during the conflicts on the American Great Plains in the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure belongs to the Thunder on the Plains collection, associated with the fighting in September 1868 during which the Cheyenne warrior Roman Nose was killed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dog Men were one of the most prominent Cheyenne warrior societies, comprising a substantial proportion of the tribe's fighting men.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMembers were associated with distinctive ceremonial clothing, weapons and traditions reflecting their responsibilities to the community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe society's four bravest warriors were selected to carry the Dog Ropes, long sashes that could be secured to the ground during battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the Cheyenne were forced to retreat, these warriors were expected to hold their position and protect the withdrawal of their companions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDog Soldier regalia could include distinctive feathered headdresses, painted leggings and ceremonial ornaments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual warrior provides an important addition to a Cheyenne military collection, particularly when displayed alongside other Dog Soldiers and figures representing the warrior societies of the Great Plains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53284383949082,"sku":"SSB-36","price":188.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/SSB-36.jpg?v=1793617781","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ssb-36","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}