Seated studio portrait of two unidentified Native American (Mandan) chiefs. The man on the left holds a bow; he wears strings of beads on either side of his face, necklaces, abalone shells, long hair extensions with painted stripes, a buckskin shirt, a blanket, and leggings. The man on the right holds a large fan of feathers, a pipe, and a beaded bag; he wears feathers in his hair, fur wrapped braids, a kerchief and medallion, a fringed buckskin shirt, and leggings.
Date
1872
Notes
Condition: Spots on print from original.; Title hand-written on back of print.; R7100324722
Physical Description
1 photoprint ; 26 x 21 cm. (10 x 8 in.)
Subject
Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Mandan Indians--1870-1880.; Tribal chiefs--1870-1880.
Source
Source: John Kleinschmidt, Mandan, N. Dak.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
