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Silver Horn (1860–1940) was a Kiowa ledger artist and chief from Oklahoma. The son of a calendar keeper and grand-nephew of the tribe's Principal Chief Dohasan, Silver Horn was chosen to succeed his father as calendar keeper. Working with a variety of mediums and materials, he completed thousands of illustrations and other artworks depicting Kiowa culture, including dances, myths, and warfare.Painting: Elbridge Ayer Burbank