Apache Warrior

ClassificationsPhotographs-cabinet cards

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

Culture Apache

Datec. 1858

Place DepictedOklahoma, United States, North America

MediumPhotographic print

Dimensions6 1/2 × 4 1/4 in. (16.5 × 10.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Dr. Frederick McGuire, Ph.D.

Object number87.28.19

DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of an Apache warrior. It was taken at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and dates to 1858. He is looking off to the side and down. A beaded strand of light colored discs, feathers and a fur tail is attached to his hair. He is also wearing a pectoral ornament consisting of three columns of cylindrical beads. The blanket around his shoulder is embroidered (can be seen at bottom of picture). He is holding a stick-like tool in his proper left hand. This photograph is mounted onto an orange board with the photographer's name, W.S. Soule, and location, Fort. Sills, printed on the back.

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