Shindler, Antonio Zeno (1823-1899). A pair of photographs of Sioux leaders, including The Sacred Ghost.

2 photographs, each unmarked but originally taken by Antonio Zeno Shindler in Washington, DC, ca late 1860s. Includes:

Na-ji-wa-kan, or the "The Sacred Ghost," member of the Two-Kettle Lakota Sioux who recovered two women and six children who had been taken captive by other Native Americans. 7 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. albumen photograph on later cardstock mount, 8 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. overall. With "897" penciled on the mount at lower left (print very good overall, with light toning).

Ta-tsan-op-ki-an, or "Flying Pipe," a head soldier of the Yankton Sioux. 7 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. photograph on 10 x 8 in. cardstock mount, printed ca late 19th century (few scattered surface abrasions on print, toning and some wear to mount, including crease to lower right corner).

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Shindler, Antonio Zeno (1823-1899). A pair of photographs of Sioux leaders, including The Sacred Ghost.

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