Na-sa-wa-kwat or Bear in the Fork of a Tree, Principal Chief, 1858

Item — Folder: Sac and Fox.10

Identifier: 4326.4555

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Description

Black and white photograph of Na-sa-wa-kwat or Bear in the Fork of a Tree. Seated in a studio setting. Wearing traditional Sac and Fox clothing. Holding an axe in his left hand. Wearing a decorative hat. Folder 10

Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Na-sa-wa-kwat (or h) - Bear in the fork of a tree. Principal chief of the Sauk & Fox." on verso

Dates

1858

Creator

Unidentified (Photographer, Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

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