Big Chief, Ponca, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888

This chromolithograph, titled "Big Chief, Ponca," was created by Allen & Ginter in 1888. It is part of their "American Indian Chiefs" series of trading cards, which were distributed with Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. The card depicts a close-up portrait of a Ponca Native American chief, adorned with traditional headdress and jewelry. This artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into 19th-century depictions of Native American leaders.