American Indian Collection (#5)

Ruins of Spanish mission at Pecos Pueblo, seat of the 17th-century Pueblo Revolt, New Mexico
NWI4907422 Ruins of Spanish mission at Pecos Pueblo, seat of the 17th-century Pueblo Revolt, New Mexico.; (add.info.: Ruins of Spanish mission at Pecos Pueblo, seat of the 17th-century Pueblo Revolt)

Yapashi Pueblo, unexcavated ruins in the backcountry of Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico
NWI4907040 Yapashi Pueblo, unexcavated ruins in the backcountry of Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico.; (add.info.: Yapashi Pueblo)

Navajo Blue Eagle Dancers performing the Ribbon Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico
NWI4907900 Navajo Blue Eagle Dancers performing the Ribbon Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico.; (add.info)

Navajo Blue Eagle Dancer performing the Shield Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico
NWI4907836 Navajo Blue Eagle Dancer performing the Shield Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico.; (add.info)

Zuni Pueblo Red-Tailed Hawk Dancers performing the Deer Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico
NWI4907764 Zuni Pueblo Red-Tailed Hawk Dancers performing the Deer Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico.; (add.info)

Restored kiva entrance ladder at Pecos Pueblo, seat of the 17th-century Pueblo Revolt, New Mexico
NWI4907659 Restored kiva entrance ladder at Pecos Pueblo, seat of the 17th-century Pueblo Revolt, New Mexico.; (add.info.: Restored kiva entrance ladder at Pecos Pueblo)

Navajo wickiup, a summer shelter, Navajo Nation reservation, Chelly Canyon, Arizona
NWI4906796 Navajo wickiup, a summer shelter, Navajo Nation reservation, Chelly Canyon, Arizona.; (add.info.: Navajo wickiup, a summer shelter, Navajo Nation reservation, Chelly Canyon)

Ruins of Spanish mission at Pecos Pueblo, seat of the 17th-century Pueblo Revolt, New Mexico
NWI4907568 Ruins of Spanish mission at Pecos Pueblo, seat of the 17th-century Pueblo Revolt, New Mexico.; (add.info.: Ruins of Spanish mission at Pecos Pueblo, seat of the 17th-century Pueblo Revolt)

Ruins of Spanish mission at Pecos Pueblo, seat of the 17th-century Pueblo Revolt, New Mexico
NWI4907434 Ruins of Spanish mission at Pecos Pueblo, seat of the 17th-century Pueblo Revolt, New Mexico.; (add.info.: Ruins of Spanish mission at Pecos Pueblo, seat of the 17th-century Pueblo Revolt)

White House, ruins of an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwelling, Chelly Canyon, Arizona
NWI4906569 White House, ruins of an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwelling, Chelly Canyon, Arizona.; (add.info.: White House, ruins of an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwelling, Chelly Canyon)

Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins of a Chacoan outlier pueblo at Aztec National Monument, New Mexico
NWI4906233 Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins of a Chacoan outlier pueblo at Aztec National Monument, New Mexico.; (add.info)

Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins of a Chacoan outlier pueblo at Aztec National Monument, New Mexico
NWI4906204 Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins of a Chacoan outlier pueblo at Aztec National Monument, New Mexico.; (add.info)

A great kiva reconstructed at Aztec National Monument, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan village in New Mexico
NWI4906190 A great kiva reconstructed at Aztec National Monument, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan village in New Mexico.; (add.info.: A great kiva reconstructed at Aztec National Monument)

Navajo Blue Eagle Dancers honoring weavers with the Belt Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico
NWI4908393 Navajo Blue Eagle Dancers honoring weavers with the Belt Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico.; (add.info)

Navajo Blue Eagle Dancer performing the Corn-Grinding Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico
NWI4908248 Navajo Blue Eagle Dancer performing the Corn-Grinding Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico.; (add.info)

Navajo Blue Eagle Dancers performing the Basket Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico
NWI4908225 Navajo Blue Eagle Dancers performing the Basket Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico.; (add.info)

Traditional Seminole thatched shelter, Big Cypress Reservation, Florida
NWI4909943 Traditional Seminole thatched shelter, Big Cypress Reservation, Florida.; (add.info.: Traditional Seminole thatched shelter, Big Cypress Reservation)

Remains of a dugout canoe like those used by Native Americans in the bayous
NWI4909455 Remains of a dugout canoe like those used by Native Americans in the bayous.; (add.info.: Remains of a dugout canoe like those used by Native Americans in the bayous)

Navajo Pollen Trail Dancers honoring weavers with the Sash and Rug Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials
NWI4909264 Navajo Pollen Trail Dancers honoring weavers with the Sash and Rug Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials

Zuni Pueblo girl performing the Turkey Dance with the Red-Tailed Hawk Dancers at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials
NWI4909029 Zuni Pueblo girl performing the Turkey Dance with the Red-Tailed Hawk Dancers at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials

Zuni Red-Tailed Hawk Dancer performing the Turkey Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico
NWI4908987 Zuni Red-Tailed Hawk Dancer performing the Turkey Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico.; (add.info)

Navajo Blue Eagle Dancer honoring weavers with the Belt Dance at the Gallop Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico
NWI4908825 Navajo Blue Eagle Dancer honoring weavers with the Belt Dance at the Gallop Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico.; (add.info)

Navajo Blue Eagle Dancers performing the Basket Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico
NWI4908700 Navajo Blue Eagle Dancers performing the Basket Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico.; (add.info)

Navajo Pollen Trail Dancer performing the Basket Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico
NWI4908576 Navajo Pollen Trail Dancer performing the Basket Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico.; (add.info)

Navajo Blue Eagle Dancer performing at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico
NWI4908501 Navajo Blue Eagle Dancer performing at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico.; (add.info.: Navajo Blue Eagle Dancer performing at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials)

Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park, Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins, Colorado
NWI4910028 Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park, Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins, Colorado.; (add.info.: Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park, Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins)

Raven-shaped rattle, British Columbia, mid-19th century. Dim: 12x30x12cm. Painted wood and grave
JEB4912835 Raven-shaped rattle, British Columbia, mid-19th century. Dim: 12x30x12cm. Painted wood and grave. Musee de l'hospice Saint-Roch, Issoudun

Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905474 Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905240 Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905230 Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Reconstructed Inca dwelling amid the ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905153 Reconstructed Inca dwelling amid the ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Reconstructed Inca dwelling amid the ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905710 Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Doorways leading to Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905494 Doorways leading to Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Doorways leading to Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

A French missionary Jesuite teaching an American Indian near a tipi. Engraving
NWI4902602 A French missionary Jesuite teaching an American Indian near a tipi. Engraving. English Jesuit missionary teaching a Native American near a teepee.; (add.info)

Jacques Cartier embraced by Donnacona, an Indian chief of the Huron tribe in the Peninsula of Gaspe
NWI4902515 Jacques Cartier embraced by Donnacona, an Indian chief of the Huron tribe in the Peninsula of Gaspe, Quebec (16th century)

Conquete de l'Ouest: Discovered from the Pacific Ocean by Vasco Nunez de Balboa in 1513. Engraving
NWI4902231 Conquete de l'Ouest: Discovered from the Pacific Ocean by Vasco Nunez de Balboa in 1513. Engraving. Vasco Nunez de Balboa discovering the Pacific Ocean

Jesuite missionary preaching American Indians and trappers. Engraving. Jesuit missionary preaching to Native Americans
NWI4902033 Jesuite missionary preaching American Indians and trappers. Engraving. Jesuit missionary preaching to Native Americans and fur traders in the wilderness.; (add.info)

Warriors demonstrating their skill and skill as a rider, Great Plains - Native American horsemanship - Plains warriors
NWI4889684 Warriors demonstrating their skill and skill as a rider, Great Plains - Native American horsemanship - Plains warriors demonstrating skilled horsemanship on the Great Plains

Native American hunter with rifle watching beavers, Castor canadensis, build a dam
FLO4646423 Native American hunter with rifle watching beavers, Castor canadensis, build a dam. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World, Stuttgart

Not-een-a-akm, the Strong Wind, Ojibwe nation. Alexander Cadotte was interpreter to the nine-strong troupe of Ojibwe
FLO4688536 Not-een-a-akm, the Strong Wind, Ojibwe nation. Alexander Cadotte was interpreter to the nine-strong troupe of Ojibwe dancers who visited England in 1844. Handcoloured lithograph by J

White argemone (poppy variete) - White prickly poppy or white-flowered argemone, Argemone albiflora
FLO4580531 White argemone (poppy variete) - White prickly poppy or white-flowered argemone, Argemone albiflora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis

The beaver: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910
JAB4119863 The beaver: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910; (add.info.: The beaver: Advertising chocolate Guerin Boutron, chromo 1910); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

A nuu chah nult (formerly nutka) couple from Nootka Island (Canada) and a portrait of a native of North America
FLO4635511 A nuu chah nult (formerly nutka) couple from Nootka Island (Canada) and a portrait of a native of North America

A group of Indian warriors from Florida, USA, with tattooed bodies, gathered at a war assembly
FLO4635649 A group of Indian warriors from Florida, USA, with tattooed bodies, gathered at a war assembly. Lithography for the book

A group of Powhatan Indians from Virginia (USA) worshiping fire. Lithography for the book
FLO4635609 A group of Powhatan Indians from Virginia (USA) worshiping fire. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie"

A group of American Indians, burdens of baskets and forces to leave their territory and seek a new one to settle there
FLO4635590 A group of American Indians, burdens of baskets and forces to leave their territory and seek a new one to settle there, around 1820

The interior of the Wakashan Indian habitat, scene of daily family life in front of a sculpted totem (Canada)
FLO4635527 The interior of the Wakashan Indian habitat, scene of daily family life in front of a sculpted totem (Canada). Lithography for the book

Indigenous Mapuche of Chile playing the game of llighetun with beans (porotos) and a ring
FLO4621247 Indigenous Mapuche of Chile playing the game of llighetun with beans (porotos) and a ring, and kechukawe (queciucague) with a five-sided dice

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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.