Chief Kicking-Bird

ClassificationsPhotographs-cabinet cards

Photographer William S. Soule (American, 1836 - 1908)

Datec. 1858

Made AtOklahoma, United States, North America

MediumPhotographic print

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (16.5 x 10.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of frederick L. Mcguire, Ph.D.

Object number87.28.4

DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of Native American Chief Kicking-Bird also known as Tene-angop'te, Eagle Striking, Watohkonk, or Black Eagle. He was once a Kiowa Chief. In this picture Kicking-bird is looking off to the side. His hair is in pig-tails and he is wearing a pectoral ornament from his neck to this waist made from light colored cylinder-like beads in four columns. He is holding a fur covered tool in his proper left hand. It was taken at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and dates to 1858. This photograph is mounted onto an orange board with the photographer's name, W.S. Soule, and location, Fort. Sills, printed on the back.

Old Remarks:
Photograph album containing a collection of thirty-one original photographic prints of important named Indian leaders and dignitaries. The prints were the work of photographer and documentarist W.S. Soule and were taken at Fort Sill, Indian Territories, about 1858. Photos are 6-1/2"H x 4-1/4"W. The album is 9-1/4"H x 7"W x 1-1/4" thick. The album cover is of faded green leather and metal fastening is broken. Paul Apodaca is holding and will number each print.

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