American Native Indians Collection (#11)

Native American Piegan fringed leather Medicine bag
2626718 Native American Piegan fringed leather Medicine bag by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Native American Piegan fringed leather Medicine bag)

Homeward, 1898 (orotone)
1766834 Homeward, 1898 (orotone) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Homeward. Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952). Orotone, 1898.); Photo © Christie's Images

The Oath - Apsaroke, 1920 (orotone print)
1766827 The Oath - Apsaroke, 1920 (orotone print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oath - Apsaroke. (C. 1908). Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)

Embarking - Kutenai, 1910, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)
STC225369 Embarking - Kutenai, 1910, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Absaroke Warrior on Horseback by Edward S. Curtis, c. 1910 (silver print)
3036274 Absaroke Warrior on Horseback by Edward S. Curtis, c.1910 (silver print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: Absaroke (Crow) Warrior on Horseback by Edward S

Chief of the Desert, Navaho, 1904 (platinum or toned gelatin silver print on porous paper)
1766838 Chief of the Desert, Navaho, 1904 (platinum or toned gelatin silver print on porous paper) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; 41.3x31.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

At the Water's Edge--Piegan by Edward S. Curtis, c. 1910 (silver print)
3036275 At the Water's Edge--Piegan by Edward S. Curtis, c.1910 (silver print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; (add.info.: At the Water's Edge--Piegan by Edward S)

Brule Sioux War Party by Edward S. Curtis, c. 1907 (toned silver print)
2622389 Brule Sioux War Party by Edward S. Curtis, c.1907 (toned silver print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brule Sioux War Party by Edward S)

High Hawk, from The North American Indian, 1907 (photogravure) (b&w photo)
XJF105323 High Hawk, from The North American Indian, 1907 (photogravure) (b&w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection

A Chief of the Blackfeet tribe, c. 1907 (b/w photo)
PNP245313 A Chief of the Blackfeet tribe, c.1907 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures

Sioux Chiefs, plate from The North American Indian, 1907 (photogravure)
BAL68498 Sioux Chiefs, plate from The North American Indian, 1907 (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: by Edward Sheriff Curtis)

In the Bad Lands, 1904, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)
STC225360 In the Bad Lands, 1904, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Dance in a Subterranean Roundhouse at Clear Lake, California, 1878 (oil on canvas)
7330053 Dance in a Subterranean Roundhouse at Clear Lake, California, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Taverniers, Jules (1844-89); 121.9 -- 183.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Shield, c. 1885 (tanned leather, pigment, wood and feathers)
7329394 Shield, c.1885 (tanned leather, pigment, wood and feathers) by Native American, (19th century); diam: 41.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Pocahontas, Princesse (Pocahontas, Princess), 1929 (engraving)
7315140 Pocahontas, Princesse (Pocahontas, Princess), 1929 (engraving) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pocahontas, Princesse (Pocahontas, Princess)

Pocahontas, Princesse (Pocahontas, Princess), 1929 (engraving)
7315146 Pocahontas, Princesse (Pocahontas, Princess), 1929 (engraving) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pocahontas, Princesse (Pocahontas, Princess)

Moccasins, c. 1830 (leather, cotton, glass and metal beads)
7329602 Moccasins, c.1830 (leather, cotton, glass and metal beads) by Native American, (19th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Dress, c. 1870 (tanned leather and glass beads)
7326957 Dress, c.1870 (tanned leather and glass beads) by Native American, (19th century); 88.9 -- 121.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Possibly made in South Dakota)

Cradleboard, c. 1890 (mixed media)
7328532 Cradleboard, c.1890 (mixed media) by Native American, (19th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Ute, Native American Made of wood, tanned leather, pigment)

Hiilili Kokko (Katsina Figure), c. 1900 (mixed media)
7326962 Hiilili Kokko (Katsina Figure), c.1900 (mixed media) by Native American, (19th century); 45.7 x 16.5 x 7.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Zuni, Native American)

Eddie Plenty Holes, a Sioux Indian, c. 1900 (b/w photo)
BAL144953 Eddie Plenty Holes, a Sioux Indian, c.1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Piegan Indian, Mountain Chief, having his voice recorded 1916 (b/w photo)
679357 Piegan Indian, Mountain Chief, having his voice recorded 1916 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Piegan Indian, Mountain Chief)

"Around the world with family" by Lady Brassey, 1887 (illustration)
7311787 "Around the world with family" by Lady Brassey, 1887 (illustration) by Souze, Auguste (b.1829 - fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info)

Natives from Canada : Young Omaha, War Eagle, Little Missouri et Pawnee, c. 1840 (painting)
1759840 Natives from Canada : Young Omaha, War Eagle, Little Missouri et Pawnee, c.1840 (painting) by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862); (add.info.: Indians from Canada : Young Omaha, War Eagle)

Pierre-Esprit Radisson. Frederic Remington
7301584 Pierre-Esprit Radisson. Frederic Remington. by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Explorers. Radisson. Pierre-Esprit Radisson)

George Catlin's North American Indian Portfolio
7301601 George Catlin's North American Indian Portfolio by Catlin, George (1796-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antelope shooting)

Training United States Troops in Indian Warfare. Frederic Remington
7301596 Training United States Troops in Indian Warfare. Frederic Remington. by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Training United States Troops in Indian Warfare)

A Festival of the Indigenous Katchiri in Central Brazil
7279106 A Festival of the Indigenous Katchiri in Central Brazil by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Festival of the Indigenous Katchiri in Central Brazil, Historical)

George Catlin's North American Indian Portfolio
7301625 George Catlin's North American Indian Portfolio by Catlin, George (1796-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three ball players)

Life among the Papagos of San Xavier. Frederic Remington
7301575 Life among the Papagos of San Xavier. Frederic Remington. by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches among the Papagos of San Xavier)

Indian village (engraving)
1701885 Indian village (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); (add.info.: indian village : huts fires culture meal ans rites, engraving by Theodore de Bry 16th century)

Geronimo, 1898 (b / w photo)
1700905 Geronimo, 1898 (b/w photo) by Rinehart, Frank Albert (1861-1928); (add.info.: Geronimo (June 16, 1829 - February 17)

A Fur Train from the Far North. Frederic Remington
7286255 A Fur Train from the Far North. Frederic Remington. by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fur Train from the Far North)

Blackfeet Indians. Frederic Remington
7286233 Blackfeet Indians. Frederic Remington. by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Lodges of the Blackfeet Indians)

An Apache Scout. Frederic Remington
7286223 An Apache Scout. Frederic Remington. by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Apache Scout)

Battle between the Pawnees and Konzas Native American tribes
7286256 Battle between the Pawnees and Konzas Native American tribes; Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American Record of a Battle between the Pawnees and Konzas Deliniated on a Bison Robe)

Paying the Indians for the Cherokee Strip. Frederic Remington
7286242 Paying the Indians for the Cherokee Strip. Frederic Remington. by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paying the Indians for the Cherokee Strip)

The Aztec children, as exhibited in England (engraving)
7200144 The Aztec children, as exhibited in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Aztec children, as exhibited in England)

Battle of Little Big Horn - Custers Dead Cavalry (colour litho)
980724 Battle of Little Big Horn - Custers Dead Cavalry (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Little Big Horn - Custers Dead Cavalry)

Decouverte dans les Prairies des squelettes de plusieurs soldats d un regiment de cavalerie... (engraving)
2790053 Decouverte dans les Prairies des squelettes de plusieurs soldats d un regiment de cavalerie... (engraving) by French School

In the Sonora. Destruction of a tribe of Peaux-Rouges by Mexican troops
LLM462089 In the Sonora. Destruction of a tribe of Peaux-Rouges by Mexican troops by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Sonora)

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of American Native Indians" Step into the captivating world through a collection of stunning artworks and photographs that offer glimpses into their diverse lives and traditions. In Kotzebue, Alaska, circa 1929, an Eskimo muskrat hunter gracefully paddles through the marsh, showcasing the harmonious relationship between man and nature. The black-and-white photo captures a moment frozen in time. Traveling back to 1837, we witness "Crossing the Divide or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River, " depicted on paper with vibrant watercolors. This artwork portrays the resilience and determination of trappers as they navigate challenging terrains in pursuit of survival. A buffalo robe adorned with a Winter count serves as a colorful testament to storytelling among indigenous communities. Each symbol on this lithograph represents significant events within their history—a visual narrative passed down from generation to generation. Delve further into Mesoamerican culture with Waldeck's original artwork showcased in boxes one, five, nine, and ten out of twenty-two from 1831. These prints provide invaluable insights into ancient civilizations' artistry and way of life—an artistic treasure trove waiting to be explored. The portrait capturing Black Hawk alongside Na-Be-Ghi-Zeik offers a glimpse into leadership figures who played pivotal roles in shaping Native Indian societies—symbols of strength and resilience etched onto canvas. Fast forward to 1911 when young individuals left home for the Carlisle Indian School—a chromolitho print that encapsulates both hope for education opportunities but also highlights historical challenges faced by indigenous youth seeking assimilation while preserving their cultural heritage. Marvel at goddess Teoyaomqui standing beside a porphyry sacrificial stone—an exquisite watercolor masterpiece dating back to c. 1843-50—showcasing religious beliefs intertwined with nature worship among native tribes.