Studio portrait (standing) of Native American (Yampah Ute) chief Nick-a-a-god (Green Leaf). His hair falls loose to his chest. He wears metal hoop earrings and a multi-strand hair pipe choker necklace with contrasting stations. His v-neck buckskin tunic has long sleeves with undulating edges and inset designs at the wrists. He wears a ring. His tunic has flared shoulder panels painted with small repeating chevrons, and a bodice with wheel designs on it. His undergarment also has a repeating chevron design at the throat. He wears a peace medallion on a chain. Under the leather tunic is a check gingham shirt. His buckskin leggings have elaborate bead designs in a scallop pattern from hip to ankle, with flared and fringed side panels that drape to the floor. His moccasins are embroidered with contrasting bead designs.
Description
1 photographic print : albumen ; 18 x 23 cm. (7 x 9 in.) mounted on mat board 28 x 36 cm. (11 x 14 in.)
Subject
Indians of North America--1860-1880; Ute Indians--1860-1880; Yampa Indians--1860-1880; Clothing & dress--1860-1880; Tribal chiefs--1860-1880; Nick-a-a-god; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
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: ZZR700310333
Notes
Condition: Flaws from original negative reproduced in photoprint.; Formerly Jackson 784; Number: "784" inked on original negative and reproduced in photoprint.; Penciled on mat board: "15[?]."; Printed on mat board: "Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories, Professor F. V. Hayden in charge" with decorative lettering.; R7003103336
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