A studio portrait (standing) of Suriap (Su-ru-ipe), a Native American (Yampah) warrior, son of Lodge Pole, a prominent chief and warrior. Suriap wears his long hair secured in ties. He has small metal hoop earrings, wears a deerskin tunic with decorative patterning, fringed sleeves, banded and fringed cuffs. A dark hide sash from shoulder to hip shows three distinct beaded designs. He wears a deerskin tobacco pouch with long fringes and decorative beading. His deerskin leggings have wide contrast bead ornamentation on the sides and panels that flare and fall to the floor. His hide moccasins have wide cuffs.
Date
[between 1869 and 1874.]
Notes
Condition: Flaws and flaking emulsion from original negative reproduced in photoprint.; Formerly Jackson 777.; Penciled on mat board: "150."; Printed on mat board: "Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories, Professor F. V. Hayden in charge" with decorative lettering.; R7003103263
Description
1 photographic print : albumen ; 23 x cm. (7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.) mounted on mat board 28 x 36 cm. (11 x 14 in.)
Is Part Of
W. H. Jackson folio [Hayden Survey].
Subject
Ute Indians--1860-1880.; Yampa Indians--1860-1880.; Clothing & dress--1860-1880.; Warriors--1860-1880.; Suriap.; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
