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Indians Of North America Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Rich Heritage of North American Indians" Step into the vibrant world of the Indians of North America

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Waa-kaun-see-ka or the Rattle-Snake

Waa-kaun-see-ka or the Rattle-Snake
3670988 Waa-kaun-see-ka or the Rattle-Snake by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Tens-qua-ta-wa or The One that Opens the Door, Shawnese Prophet

Tens-qua-ta-wa or The One that Opens the Door, Shawnese Prophet
3670975 Tens-qua-ta-wa or The One that Opens the Door, Shawnese Prophet by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Pe-che-co

Pe-che-co
3670960 Pe-che-co by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Na-she-mung-ga

Na-she-mung-ga
3670947 Na-she-mung-ga by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Mo-wan-za or The Little Wolf

Mo-wan-za or The Little Wolf
3670941 Mo-wan-za or The Little Wolf by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Jack-o-pa or the Six

Jack-o-pa or the Six
3670917 Jack-o-pa or the Six by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Caa-taa-ke Mung-ga or the Speckle d Loon

Caa-taa-ke Mung-ga or the Speckle d Loon
3670904 Caa-taa-ke Mung-ga or the Speckle d Loon by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Brewett

Brewett
3670903 Brewett by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: At-te-conse or the young rein deer

At-te-conse or the young rein deer
3670900 At-te-conse or the young rein deer by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Ash-e-taa-na-quet

Ash-e-taa-na-quet
3670899 Ash-e-taa-na-quet by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Wahk-ta-Ge-Li. A Sioux Warrior

Wahk-ta-Ge-Li. A Sioux Warrior
3673695 Wahk-ta-Ge-Li. A Sioux Warrior by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Abdih-Hiddisch. A Minatarre Chief

Abdih-Hiddisch. A Minatarre Chief
3673652 Abdih-Hiddisch. A Minatarre Chief by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Sih-Chida and Mahchsi-Karehde, Mandan Indians

Sih-Chida and Mahchsi-Karehde, Mandan Indians
3673639 Sih-Chida and Mahchsi-Karehde, Mandan Indians by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: An Assiniboin Indian and a Yanktonan Indian

An Assiniboin Indian and a Yanktonan Indian
3673613 An Assiniboin Indian and a Yanktonan Indian by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Man greets woman on horse

Man greets woman on horse
3673546 Man greets woman on horse by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Bison hunt

Bison hunt
3673526 Bison hunt by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca. 1894-ca)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Warfare

Warfare
3673509 Warfare by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca. 1894-ca. 1899 Drawing 7)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Group presents blanket

Group presents blanket
3673505 Group presents blanket by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca. 1894-ca)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Pioch-Ki?iu, a Piegan Blackfeet man

Pioch-Ki?iu, a Piegan Blackfeet man
3673051 Pioch-Ki?iu, a Piegan Blackfeet man by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Karl Bodmers pencil, pen)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: View of the Rocky Mountains

View of the Rocky Mountains
3672634 View of the Rocky Mountains by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Fort McKenzie (August 28th 1833)

Fort McKenzie (August 28th 1833)
3672610 Fort McKenzie (August 28th 1833) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Waa-pa-laa or the Playing Fox

Waa-pa-laa or the Playing Fox
3670991 Waa-pa-laa or the Playing Fox by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Waa-Na-Taa or the Foremost In Battle

Waa-Na-Taa or the Foremost In Battle
3670989 Waa-Na-Taa or the Foremost In Battle by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Waa-bin-de-ba or the White Headed Eagle

Waa-bin-de-ba or the White Headed Eagle
3670987 Waa-bin-de-ba or the White Headed Eagle by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: A View of the Butte Des Morts Treaty Ground

A View of the Butte Des Morts Treaty Ground
3670982 A View of the Butte Des Morts Treaty Ground by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Too-sha-na-gan-ka or The Little Otter

Too-sha-na-gan-ka or The Little Otter
3670979 Too-sha-na-gan-ka or The Little Otter by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: The Little Crow

The Little Crow
3670976 The Little Crow by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Shing-Gaa-Ba-W osin or the Figure d Stone

Shing-Gaa-Ba-W osin or the Figure d Stone
3670968 Shing-Gaa-Ba-W osin or the Figure d Stone by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: She-sheba or The Little Duck

She-sheba or The Little Duck
3670967 She-sheba or The Little Duck by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: O-hya-wa-nim-ce-kee or the Yellow Thunder

O-hya-wa-nim-ce-kee or the Yellow Thunder
3670953 O-hya-wa-nim-ce-kee or the Yellow Thunder by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Men-dow-min or The Corn

Men-dow-min or The Corn
3670934 Men-dow-min or The Corn by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Kee-o-tuck-kee

Kee-o-tuck-kee
3670923 Kee-o-tuck-kee by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Kee-o-kuck or The Watching Fox

Kee-o-kuck or The Watching Fox
3670921 Kee-o-kuck or The Watching Fox by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Kee-me-one or Rain

Kee-me-one or Rain
3670920 Kee-me-one or Rain by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Cut-taa-tas-tia

Cut-taa-tas-tia
3670914 Cut-taa-tas-tia by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Com-no-sa-qua

Com-no-sa-qua
3670913 Com-no-sa-qua by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Indians Hunting the Bison

Indians Hunting the Bison
3673675 Indians Hunting the Bison by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: The Interior of the Hut of a Mandan Chief

The Interior of the Hut of a Mandan Chief
3673637 The Interior of the Hut of a Mandan Chief by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Two men on horseback with shields

Two men on horseback with shields
3673532 Two men on horseback with shields by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Woman of the Snake-Tribe, Woman of the Cree-Tribe

Woman of the Snake-Tribe, Woman of the Cree-Tribe
3673682 Woman of the Snake-Tribe, Woman of the Cree-Tribe by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Moennitarri Warrior in the Costume of the Dog Dance. Pehriska-Ruhpa

Moennitarri Warrior in the Costume of the Dog Dance. Pehriska-Ruhpa
3673648 Moennitarri Warrior in the Costume of the Dog Dance. Pehriska-Ruhpa by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Pehriska-Ruhpa, A Minatarree or big-bellied Indian

Pehriska-Ruhpa, A Minatarree or big-bellied Indian
3673631 Pehriska-Ruhpa, A Minatarree or big-bellied Indian by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Mato-Tope, A Mandan Chief

Mato-Tope, A Mandan Chief
3673617 Mato-Tope, A Mandan Chief by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Fort Pierre on the Missouri

Fort Pierre on the Missouri
3673607 Fort Pierre on the Missouri by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Woman and baby in cradleboard

Woman and baby in cradleboard
3673559 Woman and baby in cradleboard by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: Bear hunt

Bear hunt
3673529 Bear hunt by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca. 1894-ca)

Background imageIndians Of North America Collection: White horse with accoutrements

White horse with accoutrements
3673495 White horse with accoutrements by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca)




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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of North American Indians" Step into the vibrant world of the Indians of North America, as captured through stunning watercolour paintings and prints from the mid-19th century to early 20th century. These artworks provide a captivating glimpse into their diverse cultures, traditions, and way of life. Meet Sewessissing, chief of the Eowahs from the Sioux nation in North America. His regal presence is beautifully depicted in a watercolour painting dating back to c. 1843-50. Adorned with intricate attire and feathers, he embodies leadership and strength. Intrigue surrounds an Indian magician wearing an elaborate bug dress in another remarkable artwork from c. 1843-50. This enchanting portrayal showcases their belief in spiritual powers and mysticism that played a significant role within their communities. Witness the mesmerizing Dance of the N. W. Indians at St. Jose de California Mission through yet another vivid watercolour painting from c. 1843-50. The rhythmic movements and colorful costumes reflect their deep connection to nature and spirituality. Travel further back in time with two exquisite watercolours depicting Indian villages - Point Mudge (1798) and Gulf of Georgia (1798). These picturesque scenes offer glimpses into everyday life; bustling communities thriving amidst breathtaking landscapes. The print titled "The Middle Five" transports us to 1900 when Native Americans were still preserving their ancestral customs despite facing immense challenges during colonization. It serves as a poignant reminder of resilience against adversity. A heart-wrenching scene unfolds as warriors mourn over Black Hawk's tomb in yet another evocative watercolour painting from c. 1843-50 showcasing Sacs and Foxes' grief for their fallen leader. Discover more about specific tribes such as Crow Indians or Shoshone Chief Stony Mountain Indian through detailed portrayals that highlight distinctive clothing styles, ceremonial dances like Buffalo Bull Dance, reflecting their rich cultural heritage.