An unidentified, Native American man poses in ceremonial dress for a full-length, studio portrait. He wears a feather headdress and a buckskin shirt with tassels. The ends of the feathers on the headdress have long, curly strands of hair hanging from them. Small horns and a beaded band adorn the headdress. The man's long braids are wrapped in fur. His pant legs have beaded strips on the front. He wears beaded moccasins, a hoop earring in each ear, and rings on three fingers.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 8 cm. (4 x 3 in.); 1 photonegative : glass ; 26 x 20 cm. (10 x 8 in.); 1 photoprint ; 25 x 20 cm. (9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.)
Subject
Indians of North America--Portraits--1910-1940; Ute Indians--1910-1940; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1910-1940.
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: ZZR700110214
Notes
Lower corner of glass plate is chipped and emulsion is deteriorating.; Negative envelope has "Indians. Ute. Biography Mun, unid" typed on it.; Title from inventory prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; R7001102148
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