Neeshnepahkeeook (Cut Nose) Archives - Lewis & Clark Research Database https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/key-figure/neeshnepahkeeook-cut-nose/ A digital archive of treaties, documents, artwork, and 360° trail panoramas from the Corps of Discovery Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:42:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Neeshnepahkeeook (Cut Nose) https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/research/neeshnepahkeeook-cut-nose/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:42:25 +0000 https://research.lewisandclarktrust.org/research/neeshnepahkeeook-cut-nose/ One of the four great Nez Perce chiefs who met with Lewis and Clark during the May 1806 councils, participating in extended diplomatic discussions about intertribal peace and American trade.

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]]> Neeshnepahkeeook, called “Cut Nose” by the expedition, was a Nez Perce chief who interacted with the Corps of Discovery during their return journey in 1806. He received his English nickname from a disfiguring wound to his nose, reportedly received in combat.

Cut Nose was influential among the Nez Perce and participated in councils with the captains at Camp Chopunnish (Long Camp). His support helped facilitate the expedition’s extended stay and the eventual procurement of Nez Perce guides for the Bitterroot crossing.

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