This is a sepia-toned photograph of a Native American man, identified as "Hooka Jim" in the text below the image. He is depicted from the chest up, facing forward. The man has dark hair, neatly combed and parted on the side. His expression is serious and direct, looking straight at the camera. He has prominent cheekbones and a strong jawline. He is wearing a white collared shirt and a decorative necklace made of what appears to be beads or small shells. The background is a plain, light-colored studio backdrop. The photograph has a slightly aged appearance, with some minor imperfections and discoloration. Below the portrait, there is text in a formal script. It reads: "HOOKA JIM." Further down, there is a certification statement: "I certify that L. Heleer has this day taken the Photographs of the above Modoc Indian prisoner under my charge." It is signed by Capt. C.B. Throckmorton, 4th U.S. Artillery, Officer of the Day, and Gen. Jeff. C. Davis, U.S.A. Along the left edge of the photograph, there is text that reads: "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by L. Heleer, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington."