Lightly tinted cartes de visite studio portrait of Wanawawa, a Native American chief, possibly from the Kaw tribe of Oklahoma or Kansas. The photograph captures the chief standing in traditional attire, holding a staff and draped in a blanket. The hand-tinted colors highlight select details of his clothing and accessories, adding depth to the image. The reverse side bears a handwritten note identifying him as "Wanawawa" and mentioning his journey to "the great council at Washington," providing historical context to this striking image.