Descriptive Catalogue of Photographs of North American IndiansJackson, William Henry
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Descriptive Catalogue of Photographs of North American Indians
Jackson, William Henry
Indians of North America -- Biography; Indians of North America -- Portraits -- Catalogs
Is one of the head men of his band, dividing the office of chief
with Toshoway. (No. 134.) Has been one of the most noted raiders
into Texas, leading many bands of the restless young men of his
tribe, until about ten years since, when he was badly wounded in an
encounter and left for dead upon the field. Is now endeavoring to
live in the white man's ways, having had a comfortable log house
built for himself, and a few acres of ground enclosed, which he is
successfully cultivating. This portrait of _Asa havie_ was made in
1872, while on a visit to Washington with a delegation of his tribe.
Age, about 45; height, 5.9-1/2; head, 23-1/2; chest, 44-1/2; weight,
about 200 pounds.
130. WIFE OF ASA HAVIE. (Front.)
131. WIFE OF ASA HAVIE. (Profile.)
Age, about 40; height, 5.4; head, 23; chest, 38; weight, 170 pounds.
132. TIMBER BLUFF. (Front.)
133. TIMBER BLUFF. (Profile.)
134. TOSHOWAY. _Silver Knife._ (Front.) PENETATHKA.
135. TOSHOWAY. _Silver Knife._ (Profile.) PENETATHKA.
One of the chiefs of his band, sharing the position with _Asa
havie_. Is noted for good sense and fair dealing, and has long been
friendly to the whites. In youth, however, was not behind the other
adventurous spirits of his tribe in predatory exploits and raids
into Texas. Age, about 55; height, 5.6; head, 22-1/4; chest, 41;
weight, 168.
136. WIFE OF TOSHOWAY. (Front.)
137. WIFE OF TOSHOWAY. (Profile.)
Age, 55; height, 4.10; head, 21; chest, 34; weight, 120.
138-9, 140. ASA-TO-YET. _Gray Leggings._ (Front.) PENETATHKA.
One of the leading men of his tribe, taking an active interest in
their advancement. Lives in a house, cultivates the ground, and has
a good lot of stock. Speaks English fluently. Age, 45; height, 5.10;
head, 34; chest, 42.
141-2. CHEEVERS. _He Goat._ TAMPARETHKA.
A prominent and influential man in his tribe, and chief of his band.
143-4. WIFE OF CHEEVERS. TAMPARETHKA.
One of the three wives of Cheevers. She accompanied him to
Washington with the delegation in 1872. None of his wives have any
children.
145-6. MOTHER OF CHEEVERS. TAMPARETHKA.
147-8. QUIRTS-QUIP. _Chewing Elk._ TAMPARETHKA.
One of the chiefs of the tribe; a shrewd and able person, with
considerable executive and financial ability. Age, 45; height,
5.6-3/4; head, 23; chest, 39.
149, 150. HO-WE-OH. _Gap in the Salt._ TAMPARETHKA.
A chief who is doing his best to lead his tribe in civilized ways,
as well as to walk in that way himself. Age, --; height, 5.11-1/2;
head, 23; chest, 43.
151-2. DAUGHTER OF GAP IN THE SALT. TAMPARETHKA.
153-4. PARRY-WAH-SA-MEN. _Ten Bears._ TAMPARETHKA.
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