150th Little Bighorn Ledger Tshirt

Commemorating 150 years since the Battle of the Little Bighorn (1876–2026), this powerful ledger-art design tells a story preserved in Cheyenne oral history and memory. The artwork depicts a Cheyenne woman piercing the ear of Lt. Col. George A. Custer after the battle, a symbolic act said to help him “listen better” in the afterlife. It reflects the belief that he had failed to listen to warnings and wisdom during his lifetime.

In the background, a Cheyenne Dog Soldier rides proudly carrying the captured United States flag—one of the most significant moments of the battle. Native warriors at the Little Bighorn are historically recognized as the only enemy force to capture a United States flag in battle, making it a lasting symbol of Indigenous resistance and victory.

Rendered in a contemporary ledger-art style on an aged ledger paper background, this design honors the courage, sacrifice, and perspective of the Cheyenne people during one of the most important events in Plains Indian history. More than a shirt, it is a visual retelling of history through Indigenous eyes.

150 Years of Remembrance • 1876–2026

Honoring the Cheyenne, Lakota, and Arapaho warriors and families of the Little Bighorn.

• Made with 100% ring-spun cotton
• Gildan Softstyle®
  
• Unisex Softstyle Tshirt