Buffalo Hump

This article is about the Comanche leader. For the summit in Idaho, see Buffalo Hump (Idaho). For the medical condition, see Lipodystrophy. For the fictional character created by Larry McMurtry, see Buffalo Hump (Lonesome Dove series).

Buffalo Hump
Potsʉnakwahipʉ
Bornc. 1800
Edwards Plateau, Texas
Diedc. 1867
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
OccupationMedicine Man
Known forComanche war chief

Buffalo Hump (Comanche Potsʉnakwahipʉ "Erection That Won't Go Down"[1] euphamized to "Buffalo Bull's Back" [2]) (born c. 1800 — died post 1861 / ante 1867) was a War Chief of the Penateka band of the Comanches. He came to prominence after the Council House Fight when he led the Comanches on the Great Raid of 1840.

  1. ^ Gwynne, S.C. Empire of the Summer Moon.
  2. ^ https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/buffalo-hump [bare URL]