Blackfoot chief (1872–1934) best known for the durable though still-controversial claim that he served as one of models for sculptor James Earle Fraser in creating the composite Native American portrait on the ‘Buffalo’ nickel. Scarce and distinguished vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo, signed in black ink with his three-character pictogram of two rifles and a horned calf. In very good condition, with scattered creases, missing lower left corner tip, and some scattered silvering. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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