Studio Portrait of ’álok’at (Chief Alokat)

Cultural Narrative: 

A studio portrait of ’álok’at (Chief Alokat), Nez Perce, brother of hinmatóoyalahtq’it (Chief Joseph). On verso of photograph: "Inscription on reverse side of the picture front view, of Ollicot, Nez Perce, Brother of Chiej Joseph.” “I saw this photograph taken, Walla Walla, Wash., June 1877. Photographed by Chas. W. Phillips, "Olicot, Brother of Chief Joseph," and the Sherman of the Nez Perce," as Gen. O.O. Howard said." - W.C. Painter, "Walla Walla, Wash."