Major Lee Moorhouse
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Edna Kash-kash, Cayuse tribe - 1890sAs low as $5.00One of a large number of portraits taken by Major Lee Moorhouse at the Umatilla Reservation, this photo of Edna Kash-kash shows her in front of her reed-mat tepee. Learn More -
Fish Hawk, War Chief of the Cayuses - 1903As low as $5.00Major Lee Moorhouse created a number of portraits of Chief Fish Hawk, including this striking closeup. Our reproduction is made from a large print - the original glass plate is in the University of Oregon collection. Learn More -
Hoo-sis-mox-mox (Yellow Hair), Chief of the Palouse - 1900As low as $5.00Hoo-sis-mox-mox was selected by the Palouse people to become chief in 1886 after chief Big Thunder died. Learn More -
Tule Mat Teepee, Umatilla Reservation - c. 1895As low as $5.00This teepee is covered by traditional tule mats, made from the tule or bulrush, a plant still widespread in wetlands and areas of seasonal flooding. Learn More -
Warm Springs Indian Agency - c. 1901As low as $5.00While this view is not signed, we attribute it to Moorhouse since it so closely resembles some of his other photos. As Indian Agent for the Umatillas, Moorhouse was himself responsible in 1890 for acquiring funds for the school buildings, which make up most of the structures in this photo. Learn More