Tsen-Tainte, or Chief White Horse

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 Dr. Frederick L. McGuire, Ph.D.

Object number87.28.8

DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of Native American Chief White Horse also known as Tsen-Tainte. It was taken at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and dates to 1858. White Horse was a Kiowa war chief. In this picture he is looking towards the side. His hair is down and short just barely touching his shoulders. He is wearing a pectoral ornament made up of four columns of long cylindrical light-colored beads. He has two identical strands of beads on one ear. The shirt behind the pectoral ornament is plain in style. This photograph is mounted onto an orange board with the photographer's name, W.S. Soule, and location, Fort. Sill, 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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