Blackfoot chief (1872–1934) best known for the durable though still-controversial claim that he served as one of models for sculptor James Earle Fraser in creating the composite Native American portrait on the ‘Buffalo’ nickel. Desirable matte-finish 4.75 x 6.75 photo of the famous chief in traditional clothing, shaking hands with a man in a suit, signed in the upper left in black ink with his great three-character pictogram of two rifles and a horned calf. In very good condition, with scattered creases (primarily to edges), chipping to bottom edge, a couple small punctures to lower right, and silvering to dark areas of the image. A great full-length image of the iconic American Indian. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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