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Uike was known for presenting his works on old mounts, much like the Jackson Survey mounted used here.
Principal Chief of the Mountain Crows (Blackfoot) and Squaw
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JULLUS UIKE
Principal Chief of the Mountain Crows (Blackfoot) and Squaw
Albumen print. circa 1873. Mounted on W.H. Jackson/Hayden Survey mount. Titled in ink on the mount; annotated (S)am-ne-but-se (Blackfoot) and squaw/Principal Chief of the Mountain Crows, a splendid specimen of manhood, standing 6 ft 2 inches in height and of very heavy frame, owes his positive to his bravery and success in fighting Sioux, their invenerate enemies. He also ranks high as an orator and councellor in his nation. He is represented here in the elaborate buckskin dress worn by him on the occassion of his visit to Washington in 1873. in ink on the reverse of the mount.
8 x 6½in. (20.4 x 16.5cm.) Framed.
Principal Chief of the Mountain Crows (Blackfoot) and Squaw
Albumen print. circa 1873. Mounted on W.H. Jackson/Hayden Survey mount. Titled in ink on the mount; annotated (S)am-ne-but-se (Blackfoot) and squaw/Principal Chief of the Mountain Crows, a splendid specimen of manhood, standing 6 ft 2 inches in height and of very heavy frame, owes his positive to his bravery and success in fighting Sioux, their invenerate enemies. He also ranks high as an orator and councellor in his nation. He is represented here in the elaborate buckskin dress worn by him on the occassion of his visit to Washington in 1873. in ink on the reverse of the mount.
8 x 6½in. (20.4 x 16.5cm.) Framed.