Ne-sha-du-si-di-te-n-ku, The Chief Whom They Look Upon, Head Chief Republican Pawnees
Creator
Vannerson, Julian, 1827-
Date
1858-1859
Summary
Studio portrait of Ne-sha-du-si-di-te-n-ku (The Chief Whom They Look Upon), Native American man and Head Chief of the Republican Pawnees, wearing a bear claw necklace, animal fur turban, leggings, moccasins, and a blanket around his waist. He holds a long spear.
Description
1 photoprint : salt paper ; image 21 x 15 cm. (8 x 6 in.) on mat board 34 x 26 cm. (13 1/4 x 10 1/4 in.)
Subject
Indians of North America--1850-1860; Pawnee Indians--1850-1860; Tribal chiefs--1850-1860; Whom They Look Upon, Chief.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710032439
Notes
Title inked on mat board below print.; Vintage photographic print.; R7100324390
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