Chief Tja-Yo-Ni 1904

This 1904 silver medal by Edward Warren Sawyer is a striking portrait of Chief Tja-Yo-Ni. The medal, now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, features a highly detailed profile of the chief, with a delicate headband accentuating his strong facial features. The inscription "CHIEF TJA-YO-NI" along the edge adds historical context to the work. Sawyer's sensitive portrayal of Tja-Yo-Ni demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing the individuality of his subject within the limitations of the medal format.