In July 1827, a party of six Osage Indians, four men and two women, arrived in France from Missouri and traveled to Paris, where they created a sensation as representatives of an exotic culture.  An article in the Journal des Debats described them as chief, Kihegashugah (or Little Chief), aged 38, his wife Myhangah and cousin Gretomih, both women aged 18, as second chief Washingsaba (Black Spirit), aged 32, and his two followers Marcharthitatoongah (Big Warrior) aged 45 and Minkchatahooh (Little Warrior) aged 22.  They were accompanied by a half-Indian, half-French man who served as interpreter.

Before visiting Paris, they traveled from Le Havre to Rouen, where they arrived in August and attended the theater in their native costume.  On August 21, they visited Saint-Cloud, where they were presented to the king, Charles X, and visited the palace and park.  That evening they dined with the American ambassador.
 
 

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Official website for the Osage Indian tribe.