Buffalo Hump (Lonesome Dove series)
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Buffalo Hump is a Comanche Indian who appears in two books in the Lonesome Dove series. His son, Blue Duck is also a major character.
The character Buffalo Hump was likely inspired by the historic Comanche war chief of that name.
[edit] Dead Man's Walk
In the film version of Dead Man's Walk, Buffalo Hump is played by Eric Schweig.
[edit] Comanche Moon
In the film version of Comanche Moon, he is played by Wes Studi, who also played Famous Shoes in Streets of Laredo.