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THBPowell Expedition, Imperial Albumen Photograph of Yellow Bear, Arapaho, by Hillers
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LiveSep 8, 2017 - Sep 9, 2017
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- Lot Description
Albumen photograph, 7 x 9 in., on original 13 x 15 in. mount, uncredited but produced by John Hillers. The photograph captures Yellow Bear wearing a large medal around his neck, bare-chested with silver armbands, cloth leggings with silver bangles, and holding a pipe and bag. The subject is posed among rocks at the Grand Council in Okmulgee, Indian Territory, May 10, 1875. After taking part in the fighting against the US Government in the 1860s, Yellow Bear brought his people to the Cheyenne-Arapaho Agency in 1869 to settle there. He received the peace medal shown around his neck at about the same time.
In connection with John Wesley Powell's ethnographic survey work, Hillers took a series of photographs at the Grand Council. Accurately documenting his work, he noted, "I found six Cheyenne who had just left the warpath'I took them among the rocks and set them up as food for my camera." His diary records the specific date.
Condition
Incorrectly identified in pencil on mount as "Apache." With "Powell" penciled at top right corner of mount. Corners of mount possibly rounded. Even toning to photograph. Overall very fine.
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