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.
Date
[between 1869 and 1874.]
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
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.)
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
