Coblenz: J. Holscher/London: Published by Ackermann & Co./Paris: Arthus Bertrand, (1839-42). Vig. XI. Hand-colored aquatint engraving by Salathe after Bodmer; "C. Bodmer" blindstamp below title. Scattered spotting. Approximately 10 x 13 in. (254 x 330 mm) (sight). In mat and unexamined out of frame, 22 1/2 x 25 1/8 in. (571 x 638 mm). Graff 4648; Howes M-443a; Pilling 2521; Sabin 47014; Wagner-Camp 76:1

A scene depicting the encampment of the Ponca, and the return of three Ponca Native Americans to their camp on the Missouri River near Bazile Creek. The three, including chief Schuh-De-Ga-Che (He Who Smokes), had joined Bodmer's party in May 1833, and are shown here being greeted by a welcoming party. From Bodmer's Travels in the Interior of North America.

A handsome example.