Michael Lehr Antiques
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Fall Photographic History Auction, 2025

Sat, Sep 6, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 286

Cabinet Card Portrait of Chiefs Looks Twice and Long Dog

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Cabinet card photograph depicting two Native American chiefs, identified in the caption as Looks Twice and Long Dog. Both men stand on a patterned blanket in full regalia, wearing elaborate feathered war bonnets that extend nearly to the ground. Looks Twice, at left, wears a fringed and decorated hide shirt and holds a long beaded pipe bag. Long Dog, at right, is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt with leggings and stands holding a tall staff adorned with feathers. Their expressions are calm and resolute, and they face the camera with a dignified presence.

The backdrop is an outdoor setting within a Native encampment, with several women in traditional dress visible in the distance. The composition and the chiefs’ attire reflect a ceremonial context, possibly a formal gathering or event intended to represent cultural leadership and identity.

Photographs of identified Native leaders from the late 19th century are historically significant, providing not only a likeness of the individuals but also insight into their roles, material culture, and self-presentation during a period of profound cultural change. This image stands as a vivid and respectful portrait of two prominent figures, preserving their likeness for both historical record and cultural remembrance.

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