Unbelievable Photos of the Old Wild West You Must See

Captured at a Young Age

At just 14, Olive Oatman's family was taken, leaving her and her sister as survivors who were later sold to the Mohave people. Both girls received distinctive chin tattoos, marking them as members of the tribe. While some believe the tattoos indicated slavery, this interpretation doesn't align with Mohave tradition.

In the Wild West, Native American tribes were often labeled "Savages," a term that oversimplifies their complex history. While they committed some brutal acts, so did the cowboys who displaced them from their lands.