The Wasp — 1877 — page 146: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This illustration depicts a mounted figure (presumably "Arizona Terry," likely a settler or military figure) gesturing authoritatively while standing over a group of Native Americans labeled as Mohave. The composition presents the Native peoples in subordinate positions—some carrying goods, others standing passively—while the mounted figure dominates the scene. Given *The Wasp's* satirical nature, this appears to critique American colonial expansion and treatment of Indigenous peoples in the Arizona Territory. The image likely mocks either specific frontier figures or the broader power dynamics of westward expansion, portraying the dominance and control exerted over Native populations. The subtitle notes this is "a sketch from life by our artist," suggesting contemporary reportage of territorial conflicts.