Horseback's son, Nokokey

ClassificationsPhotographs-cabinet cards

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

Datec. 1858

Made AtOklahoma, United States, North America

MediumPhotographic print

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

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

Object number87.28.27

DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of Horseback's son, Nokokey. It was taken at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and dates to 1858. His dad, Horseback, was a Native American No-ko-ni (Noconee) Comanche Chief. In this photograph, he is sitting towards the side. He is wearing a four column cylindrical beaded pectoral ornament with a crescent pendant hanging from it. There is a strand of light-colored beads attached to his hair, as well as scarves (his hair may be in pig-tails). 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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