The Sans Arc, or Itázipčho in Lakota, are a subdivision of the Lakota people. Sans Arc is the French translation of the Lakota name which means, "Without bows." They live in the Cheyenne River Reservation.

One of the many folk etymologies of the Lakota name tells the following story: The true meaning of Itazipacola is "no markings". This referred to the fact that the Itazipco were so generous they did not mark their arrows (they were usually marked so that braves could claim the bison they killed (etc.); that way everyone could share the meat of the hunt. This is why when the Creator wanted to give the pipe to the Lakota, the White Buffalo Woman Wopi brought it to the Itazipco, because they would always be willing to share it.

[edit] Famous Sans Arcs

• Spotted Eagle
• Red Bear
• Looks Up
• Circling Bear
• Elk Head
• Black Hawk

[edit] References

• Lakota Page, The Great Sioux Nation

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