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Sioux Chief High Bear 19th Century Cabinet Photo

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Sioux Chief High Bear 19th Century Cabinet Photo
Cabinet card portrait of Native American Sioux Chief Matowaungata, also known as High Bear, circa 1880. Photo is mounted on photographer's card, identified as L[ucien].W. Stilwell of Deadwood, South Dakota, with ''High Bear, Chief'' printed in the negative at the lower portion of the photo. Chief High Bear is shown wearing an eagle feather headdress, a hairpipe bone breastplate, fur wrapped braids and metal armbands, and holding a beaded quirt. Card measures 4.25'' x 6.5''. Mild discoloration at top, and bump to lower right corner. Corner abrasions on verso. Overall very good plus condition.