Name/Title

Portrait

Entry/Object ID

1950.135.0364

Description

Bust portrait of an Indian chieftain, in profile, showing only the head. He's wearing a feathered headdress and other decorative pieces. Portrait created on animal hide (deer?), using burning techniques to create lines and shading. Edges of hide are fringed, with more decorative shading marks. Hide is nailed to a wooden hanging bar using decorative tacks. Artist unknown, but possibly Lillie Jungquist. Subject is possily Chief Washakie?

Artwork Details

Medium

Leather

Collection

Permanent Collection