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American Indian Collection (#2)

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Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Sioux Nation at Standing Rock Reservation, ND, 1890

Sioux Nation at Standing Rock Reservation, ND, 1890
Taking a census at the Sioux Standing Rock Agency, North Dakota, 1890. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Taos Pueblo, 1800s

Taos Pueblo, 1800s
Pueblo of Taos, on the Rio Pueblo de Taos, in New Mexico, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Wolf-skins disguising Native American hunters

Wolf-skins disguising Native American hunters
Native Americans in wolf skins stalking buffalo. Hand-colored woodcut of a 20th century illustration

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Blackfeet horsemen, 1850s

Blackfeet horsemen, 1850s
Blackfeet warriors carrying guns on horseback, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Omaha Indian village of tipis

Omaha Indian village of tipis
Part of the hoo-thu-ga, a circle of dwellings of the Omaha tribe. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Natives gathering food in Florida, 1500s

Natives gathering food in Florida, 1500s
Florida Native Americans gathering crocodiles, fish, and other wild animals and plants, 1591. Hand-colored Debry engraving of a LeMoyne painting

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: NATI2A-00005

NATI2A-00005
Native Americans playing a game of lacrosse with a ball and sticks. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Chaco Canyon Anasazi ruins NM

Chaco Canyon Anasazi ruins NM
Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins of Chetro Ketl in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Columbia River campsite of Native American fishermen

Columbia River campsite of Native American fishermen
Native American fishing camp on the banks of the Columbia River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: An Arapahoe Boy, c. 1882. Creator: George de Forest Brush

An Arapahoe Boy, c. 1882. Creator: George de Forest Brush
An Arapahoe Boy, c. 1882

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Hinmatoowyalahtq it (Chief Joseph), 1879. Creator: Charles Milton Bell

Hinmatoowyalahtq it (Chief Joseph), 1879. Creator: Charles Milton Bell
Hinmatoowyalahtq it (Chief Joseph), 1879

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: HIAWATHA FISHING FOR NAHMA. Hiawatha fishing for the sturgeon, Nahma: colored engraving

HIAWATHA FISHING FOR NAHMA. Hiawatha fishing for the sturgeon, Nahma: colored engraving from a 19th century edition of H.W. Longfellowss The Song of Hiawatha, illustrated by Felix O.C. Darley

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: FUR TRAPPER, 1889. An Native American fur trapper of the American west. Painting

FUR TRAPPER, 1889. An Native American fur trapper of the American west. Painting, 1889, by Frederic Remington

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: AZTEC ROCK CRYSTAL SKULL. Mexico, 15th century

AZTEC ROCK CRYSTAL SKULL. Mexico, 15th century

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: NATI2A-00179

NATI2A-00179
Sioux brave heralding the sunrise. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: NATI2A-00181

NATI2A-00181
Apaches receiving beef rations from Indian agents at San Carlos Reservation, Arizona, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Indians of America: Portrait of Indian Chief

Indians of America: Portrait of Indian Chief
JLJ4595639 Indians of America: Portrait of Indian Chief by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Musee du Nouveau Monde, La Rochelle, France; (add.info.: Indians of America: portrait of Indian chief)

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho)

Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho)
980466 Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter count on buffalo robe)

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: GUY JOHNSON (c1740-1788). American (Irish-born) military officer and diplomat

GUY JOHNSON (c1740-1788). American (Irish-born) military officer and diplomat. With the Mohawk chief Karonghyontye (a.k.a. Captain David Hill). Oil on canvas, 1776, by Benjamin West

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: MILWAUKEE, c1820. A view of Solomon Juneaus trading post on the Milwaukee River

MILWAUKEE, c1820. A view of Solomon Juneaus trading post on the Milwaukee River, at the site of present-day Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as it appeared about 1820. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: NORSEMEN AND NATIVE AMERICANS. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North

NORSEMEN AND NATIVE AMERICANS. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North America, early 11th century A.D. Wood engraving, American, 1846

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: BRAZIL: MAP AND NATIVE INDIANS. Portuguese map of Brazil, 1565, depicting a family of native Indians

BRAZIL: MAP AND NATIVE INDIANS. Portuguese map of Brazil, 1565, depicting a family of native Indians, one of whom is harvesting brazilwood trees (probably Caesalpinia echinata or Sappan)

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: REMINGTON: SIGNAL, c1896. The Blanket Signal: oil on canvas, c1896, by Frederic Remington

REMINGTON: SIGNAL, c1896. The Blanket Signal: oil on canvas, c1896, by Frederic Remington

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: CURTIS: SCOUT, 1908. The scout in winter. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, 1908

CURTIS: SCOUT, 1908. The scout in winter. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, 1908

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: PNAT2A-00011

PNAT2A-00011
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: NATI2P-00066

NATI2P-00066
Vash-Ghon, Jicarilla Apache chief. 1904. Reproduction of a photograph by Edward Curtis

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: NATI2A-00174

NATI2A-00174
Pueblo farmer plowing the soil near Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Child care in a Native American camp

Child care in a Native American camp
Native American woman rocking an infant in a hammock. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: NATI2A-00076

NATI2A-00076
Digger Indians returning from a hunt with rabbits and birds, Sierra Nevada Mountains, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Columbia River fishing camp of Native Americans

Columbia River fishing camp of Native Americans
Native American fishing camp by the Columbia River, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Southwest, American Indian art & handicrafts. Classic Navajo bead work necklaces

Southwest, American Indian art & handicrafts. Classic Navajo bead work necklaces. Property release

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Deaf Bull, c. 1880. Creator: Laton Alton Huffman

Deaf Bull, c. 1880. Creator: Laton Alton Huffman
Deaf Bull, c. 1880. [Portrait of a chief of the Crow people from the Yellowstone River valley, western United States]. Gelatin silver print

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: The Last of His Race (The Vanishing American), 1908 (oil on composition board)

The Last of His Race (The Vanishing American), 1908 (oil on composition board)
3247995 The Last of His Race (The Vanishing American), 1908 (oil on composition board) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 45.7x31.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; American

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Mandan Indians, with Medicine Man in Bear Skin, c1875

Mandan Indians, with Medicine Man in Bear Skin, c1875. The Mandan traditionally lived along the banks of the Missouri River and two of its tributaries, the Heart and the Knife

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Native American shaman, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co

Native American shaman, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Native American shaman, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: SELOCTA, 1825. Creek Native American. Lithograph after a painting, c1825, by Charles

SELOCTA, 1825. Creek Native American. Lithograph after a painting, c1825, by Charles Bird King

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: WILLIAM McINTOSH (1775-1825). Native American Creek chief and U. S. army officer

WILLIAM McINTOSH (1775-1825). Native American Creek chief and U. S. army officer
WILLIAM McINTOSH (1775-1825). Native American Creek chief and U.S. army officer. Lithograph after a painting, c1825, by Charles Bird King

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: CANADA: HOUSE POST. Post carved from cedar inside a Heiltsuk house at Bella Bella

CANADA: HOUSE POST. Post carved from cedar inside a Heiltsuk house at Bella Bella, on the coast of British Columbia, Canada. Photographed c1905

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: CURTIS: ZUNI NATIVE AMERICAN grinding medicine. Photograph, 1925, by Edward S. Curtis

CURTIS: ZUNI NATIVE AMERICAN grinding medicine. Photograph, 1925, by Edward S. Curtis

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: SWEDISH COLONISTS & NATIVE AMERICANS. Swedish colonists trading with Delaware Native Americans at

SWEDISH COLONISTS & NATIVE AMERICANS. Swedish colonists trading with Delaware Native Americans at New Sweden, Delaware. Line engraving, Swedish, 1702

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Falls of Saint Anthony, Upper Mississippi, 1847. Creator: Henry Lewis

Falls of Saint Anthony, Upper Mississippi, 1847. Creator: Henry Lewis
Falls of Saint Anthony, Upper Mississippi, 1847.

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Yaqui Indians, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Yaqui Indians, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Yaqui Indians, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Yaqui (Yoeme) Indians.

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Lewis Tewanima, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Lewis Tewanima, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Lewis Tewanima, 1911. Shows Hopi American long distance runner and Olympic medal winner Louis Tewanima (1888-1969) after winning a marathon in New York City, May 6, 1911.

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Tewanima (winner), Arquette (came in 5th), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Tewanima (winner), Arquette (came in 5th), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Tewanima (winner), Arquette (came in 5th), 1911. Shows Hopi American long distance runner and Olympic medal winner Louis Tewanima (1888-1969) and Mitchell Arquette

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: The Falls of Saint Anthony, 1871. Creator: George Catlin

The Falls of Saint Anthony, 1871. Creator: George Catlin
The Falls of Saint Anthony, 1871.

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: The Lost Trail, 1856. Creator: Charles Ferdinand Wimar

The Lost Trail, 1856. Creator: Charles Ferdinand Wimar
The Lost Trail, 1856. A group of Indian warriors on horseback searching for the trail of some enemy in one of the canyons of the lower Missouri River at dawn.

Background imageAmerican Indian Collection: Friends Or Foes? (The Scout), 1902-05. Creator: Frederic Remington

Friends Or Foes? (The Scout), 1902-05. Creator: Frederic Remington
Friends Or Foes? (The Scout), 1902-05. A solitary Blackfoot Indian leans forward on his horse, gazing across a snowy landscape at the lights of a distant encampment




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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of American Indian Culture" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the American Indian. From ancient civilizations to historic events, their legacy is beautifully depicted through art and artifacts. Delve into pre-Columbian life with Diego Rivera's captivating mural, showcasing the Zapotec Civilization. The intricate details transport you to a bygone era, offering glimpses into their daily lives. Journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts, where Jennie A. Brownscombe's oil painting captures "The First Thanksgiving. " Witness the harmonious gathering between Pilgrims and Native Americans as they celebrate unity amidst adversity. Trace the footsteps of tribes across America with maps from 1612 and 1715. These visual representations reveal how indigenous communities thrived across vast territories, each with its unique customs and traditions. Experience Santa Fe's Indian Market, where Native American baskets showcase exquisite craftsmanship passed down through generations. Admire these masterpieces that embody cultural pride and artistic excellence. Marvel at Captain John Smith's map of Virginia from 1612, providing insights into early interactions between European settlers and local tribes. This historical document sheds light on a pivotal chapter in American history. Explore Tenochtitlan (Mexico City) during Spanish conquest through a colored woodcut from 1556. Marvel at its grandeur before it was forever altered by colonization—a testament to resilience against foreign forces. Discover Cheyenne Chief Two Moons' regal presence captured by Edward S. Curtis in 1910—an iconic portrait that immortalizes tribal leadership during challenging times. Witness Jean Leon Gerome Ferris' depiction of "The First Thanksgiving" in 1621—a heartwarming scene symbolizing cooperation between Pilgrims and Native Americans during an uncertain period for both cultures. Meet Sitting Bear - Arikara - brought to life by artist John Andrew & Son in 1908—his dignified gaze reflecting strength and resilience, embodying the spirit of his people.