Historical Portrait of Native American Leader with Feathered Headdress #3535548 (License: Personal Use)

This monochrome photograph captures a dignified Native American man, likely a tribal leader or elder, wearing a prominent feathered headdress composed of upright dark feathers and a beaded choker-style necklace. His expression is contemplative, and the image exhibits fine grain typical of late 19th-century photographic processes. The composition emphasizes cultural identity and resilience during a period of profound change.

Used in educational, museum, or historical archive websites to illustrate Indigenous leadership, traditional attire, or 19th-century ethnographic photography. Matches user intent for learning about Native American history, anthropology, or vintage portraiture.