The lot features an original photograph of a Ponca Indian warriors Red Leaf and Stands Yellow with their wives in front of a tipi by photographer William S. Prettyman in circa 1889. William S. Prettyman (1858 — 1932) was a noted early American photographer who, according to the Oklahoma Historical Society was one of the best-known photographers of the American frontier in Oklahoma Territory. Prettyman apprenticed with I.H. Bonsall and later worked together with George Bancroft Cornish, who eventually took over his studio. This original photograph cabinet card shows Ponca Native American Indians Red Leaf and his four wives along with Stands Yellow and his three wives in front of an impressive tipi (also known as a tepee, teepee or lodge). Towards the bottom of the photo it is marked reading, "Poncas Tepee". The photo shows good condition overall with slight wear present from its age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. The visible photo measures 3 7/8" L x 5 1/2" W, while the entire piece measures 4 1/4" L x 6 1/2" W. It weighs under 6 ounces. Another note of history: George Bancroft Cornish (1867 - 1946) was also a noted photographer of the American West, he became the protege of William Prettyman and eventually took over Prettyman’s studio.