This image depicts Cabeza De Vaca's rise to power amongst the indian tribes he dwelt with. Though he suffered from hunger and pain, he was allowed to due as he wished as he went from tribe to tribe and became immersed in their culture. He also mapped out a pretty good life for himself due to his skills as a merchant and a healer. Soon the tribes came to respect him and follow him and listen to what he had to say as he gained rank.