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Chief Ongpatonga, Big Elk
Object Number 2004.29.5876
Display Title Chief Ongpatonga, Big Elk
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Omaha Indians (Siouan) / From Alice C. Fletcher"; printed on print: "Ongpatonga. / (Big Elk) / Chief of the Omawhaws. Engraved by Hugh Bridport from an original painting by J. Neagle."
Keywords
  • Ethnographic
  • Proper Name
Subject
  • Portrait
Department Photographic
Date 1885
Culture
  • Comanche
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Additional Geographic Terms High Plains
Materials Print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 17.15 cm (4 x 6 3/4 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Alice C. Fletcher

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