Portrait of Lewis Johnson

Summary: 
Lewis Johnson (Ko No Ga)
Description: 

Portrait of Lewis Johnson (Ko No Ga) photographed by Charles Van Schaick in the photographer's Black River Falls studio. Seated before a painted backdrop, Lewis wears moccasins, a vest, and earrrings. In his right hand he holds a staff with an eagle feather attached, indicating his status as a warrior. He was a private with Company A of the Omaha Scouts.

People: 
Lewis Johnson (Ko No Ga)
Location Description: 

Hooçak Nation Museum and Cultural Center

Protocol: 
Hoocąk Museum Public
Community: 
Hoocąk Nation Museum and Cultural Center
Category: 
Photographs, History
Keywords: 
portrait photography, photography, Ho-Chunk Indians, Charles Van Schaick, Lewis Johnson, Ko No Ga, warrior, Company A, Omaha Scouts, Nebraskan Winnebago, Men
Original Date: 
1885
Creator: 
Charles van Schaick
Contributor: 
David E. Haugstad
Rights: 
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Source: 
Charles Van Schaick
Identifier: 
2019.006.037
Subject: 
Lewis Johnson (Ko No Ga)
Type: 
Image
Format: 
JPG