TWO JICARILLA APACHE MEN. . c. 1885. ...

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TWO JICARILLA APACHE MEN

c. 1885
Silver gelatin cabinet cards attributed to Dana Chase, but with the imprint of Williams Gallery, Safford, Ariz. (1) Pencil inscription, verso: "Apache Runner." A young man with bare torso wearing characteristic Jicarilla leggings, probably painted yellow and with broad strips of seed beadwork and undecorated moccasins. He holds a hold and two arrows, with the strap of his cowhide quiver across his chest.

(2) Pencil inscription, verso: "Apache Warrior." A man wearing a long, cotton shirt and wool leggings with beaded strips holds a bow and three arrows. A beaded bowcase and quiver are suspended from his right shoulder. On his chest is a short breastplate made of glass tube beads strung between leather spacers. His headdress has a single crest of golden eagle feathers which extend down the length of a trailer, seen at the left.

Dimensions: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches

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