Original Photograph Of Kiowa Indian, Chief Lone Wolf

WILLIAM S. SOULE--PHOTOGRAPHER

Other works by WILLIAM S. SOULE--PHOTOGRAPHER

Publication: W S Soule, Circa 1869-1874, Fort Sill, I T

Original Photograph of Kiowa Indian Chief, Lone Wolf (Essa-semis) (Guipago). Cabinet Card. Image: 4" x 5.5". Mount: 4.25" x 6.5". A great classic photograph by noted Indian Territory photographer, William S. Soule. Lone Wolf was one of the most respected warriors and chiefs in the Kiowa nation. He did not like the peace policy of Kicking Bird. He supported the hostile, more militant tactics of Satank, Big Tree, and Satanta. After the death of Satank and the jailing of Big Tree and Satanta, Lone Wolf assumed the principal chieftainship of the Kiowas that were located around Fort Sill, Indian Territory. In 1873 his son was killed on a raid into Texas, resulting in Lone Wolf's desire for revenge. He, Big Bow, and Mamanti, of the Kiowas, as well as Comanches, Quanah Parker and others, led their men in what became known as the Red River War of 1874-1875. Lone Wolf led his men in the Lost Valley raid, the second battle of Adobe Walls, and the battle at Palo Duro Canyon. Suffering severe losses at Palo Duro Canyon, in the spring of 1875, Lone Wolf and Mamanti surrendered at Fort Sill, Indian Territory. Subsequently imprisoned at Fort Marion, Florida for 3 years, Lone Wolf died after his return to Indian Territory in 1879. In this classic image Lone Wolf is shown from the waist-up, wears a dark shirt, with a grey vest. He holds a peace pipe across his waist, with a long stem that appears to be decorated with thin wire wrapping the full length. His hair is in braids with thin strips of dark cloth, and he wears earrings. A handsome and classic image of a very important Kiowa warrior and chief. Some very light edge wear to mount. Image is quite faded. Good overall condition. An early printing of this photograph, as mount is printed on verso:W. S. Soule, Fort Sill, I.T. Soule left Fort Sill in 1875.

Inventory Number: 54471