So-lo-sis, Chief Sa-tan-ta's Son

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 number87.28.7

DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of Native American Chief Sa-tan-ta's son, So-lo-sis. It was taken at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and dates to 1858. Satanta was a Kiowa Chief. In this picture So-lo-sis is looking towards the side. His hair is down and passes his shoulders. Two twisted strands fall from his hair. He is wearing a pectoral ornament made up of two columns of long cylindrical light-colored beads. He has two hoop earrings in one ear and three identical strands of beads on the other ear. The shirt behind the pectoral ornament looks like it has a polka dot pattern on it. 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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