Native American & Western Photograph Collection

Huma of Otoes, Second Chief
Title
Huma of Otoes, Second Chief
Description
Studio portrait of Huma, Second Chief of the Otoes, in native dress. The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date
1889~
Object Type
Photograph
Otoe Indian Family
Title
Otoe Indian Family
Description
Photographic print on a boudoir/cabinet card mount of an Otoe family - husband, wife and infant - in front of what looks to be a frame dwelling. The mix of traditional and western garb worn by the husband is indicative of the acculturation of native peoples in Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date
1880~
Object Type
Photograph
Huma of Otoes, Second Chief
Title
Huma of Otoes, Second Chief
Description
Studio portrait of Huma, Second Chief of the Otoes, in native dress. The print is on a boudoir card mount, produced by the W.L. Sawyer's Indian Art Gallery, Purcell, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date
1889~
Object Type
Photograph