This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/18/2019
[American Indians] Photograph of Steps, Chief Joseph’s Brother. Blind-stamped portrait photograph in original studio mount. Sight 6 ½ x 4 ½”. Original identification label below image. Steps was separated from the Nez Perce Indians in a blizzard and his horse froze. Discovered unconscious by a group of Sioux Indians, he recovered but lost both feet and a hand. Despite his hardships he was known as “quite a wit and joker,” according to Barry.