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Lot #6079
Sioux and Pawnee Chiefs Cabinet Photograph by Anderson of New York

Estimate: $500+

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Description

Outstanding original 6.5 x 4.25 cabinet photo of Sergeant G. H. Bates flanked by eight chiefs of the Pawnee and Sioux Nations—the Pawnee wear single feathers in their hair, while the Sioux are dressed in full feathered war bonnets. Captioned on the mount: "Head Chiefs of the Pawnee Nation. Eagle Chief. Knife Chief. Brave Chief. Young Chief. / Head Chiefs of the Sioux Nation. American Horse. Rocky Bear. Long Wolf. Flies Above." Imprinted on the reverse by the studio: Anderson, Photographer, 785 Broadway, cor. of 10th, New York." In fine condition.

The Western Americana auction of Jochen Zeitz.

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