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Indigineous Collection (#9)

"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Indigenous Peoples Through Art

Background imageIndigineous Collection: A Conical Hill, 500 feet high standing in the valley of Laquna Colorado, 1856 (lithograph)

A Conical Hill, 500 feet high standing in the valley of Laquna Colorado, 1856 (lithograph)
3672293 A Conical Hill, 500 feet high standing in the valley of Laquna Colorado, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Takkeelikkeeta, an Eskimaux of Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving)

Takkeelikkeeta, an Eskimaux of Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving)
3672021 Takkeelikkeeta, an Eskimaux of Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Eskimaux house, built of ice, 1824 (engraving)

Eskimaux house, built of ice, 1824 (engraving)
3671974 Eskimaux house, built of ice, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Blackfoot Indian/ Native American on horseback (engraving)

Blackfoot Indian/ Native American on horseback (engraving)
3794204 Blackfoot Indian/ Native American on horseback (engraving); (add.info.: Blackfoot Indian/ Native American - on horseback. Engraving after Bodmer von Beyer. Handbook of Literary Studies)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Pimo women, 1858 (print)

Pimo women, 1858 (print)
3780518 Pimo women, 1858 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Pimo women. Lived on the Mexican frontier)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Princess Valley-of-the-Mountain (b/w photo)

Princess Valley-of-the-Mountain (b/w photo)
NBY332211 Princess Valley-of-the-Mountain (b/w photo) by Freeman, Emma B. (1880-1928); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; © Newberry Library

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Man's shoulder cloth or hip cloth (hinggi), 19th century (homespun cotton)

Man's shoulder cloth or hip cloth (hinggi), 19th century (homespun cotton)
1069072 Man's shoulder cloth or hip cloth (hinggi), 19th century (homespun cotton) by Indonesian; 264.1605x111.12x cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: From the Sumba islands)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Ceremonial mat (lampit), 19th century (split rattan and bast fiber with pyrographic design)

Ceremonial mat (lampit), 19th century (split rattan and bast fiber with pyrographic design)
1069070 Ceremonial mat (lampit), 19th century (split rattan and bast fiber with pyrographic design) by Indonesian; 92.7102x99.69x cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageIndigineous Collection: A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 1 of 22, 1831 (print)

A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 1 of 22, 1831 (print)
3672735 A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 1 of 22, 1831 (print) by Waldeck, Johann Friedrich Maximilian von (1766-1875); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageIndigineous Collection: A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 5 of 22, 1831 (print)

A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 5 of 22, 1831 (print)
3672784 A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 5 of 22, 1831 (print) by Waldeck, Johann Friedrich Maximilian von (1766-1875); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Portrait of Black Hawk and Na-Be-Ghi-Zeik

Portrait of Black Hawk and Na-Be-Ghi-Zeik
3672941 Portrait of Black Hawk and Na-Be-Ghi-Zeik by Lambdin, James Reid (1807-89); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: A watercolour portrait of Black Hawk. by Lambdin, James Reed)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 9 of 22, 1831 (print)

A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 9 of 22, 1831 (print)
3672816 A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 9 of 22, 1831 (print) by Waldeck, Johann Friedrich Maximilian von (1766-1875); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

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Background imageIndigineous Collection: A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 10 of 22, 1831 (print)

A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 10 of 22, 1831 (print)
3672825 A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 10 of 22, 1831 (print) by Waldeck, Johann Friedrich Maximilian von (1766-1875); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

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3672728

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3672718

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3672716

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3672708

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Leaving home for the Carlisle Indian School (chromolitho), 1911 (chromolitho)

Leaving home for the Carlisle Indian School (chromolitho), 1911 (chromolitho)
3672228 Leaving home for the Carlisle Indian School (chromolitho), 1911 (chromolitho) by Burbank, Elbridge Ayer (1858-1949); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Goddess Teoyaomqui and porphyry sacrificial stone, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Goddess Teoyaomqui and porphyry sacrificial stone, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673396 Goddess Teoyaomqui and porphyry sacrificial stone, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Divinity, priest or hero of Maya nation, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Divinity, priest or hero of Maya nation, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673393 Divinity, priest or hero of Maya nation, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Duel on the Champion Stone, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Duel on the Champion Stone, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673389 Duel on the Champion Stone, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Mexican Indians in the holiday dress, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Mexican Indians in the holiday dress, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673354 Mexican Indians in the holiday dress, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Indians about Carthagena soon after the conquest of South America, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Indians about Carthagena soon after the conquest of South America, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673315 Indians about Carthagena soon after the conquest of South America, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Guiana Indians, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Guiana Indians, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673312 Guiana Indians, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Sewessissing, chief of the Eowahs, N. America, Sioux nation, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Sewessissing, chief of the Eowahs, N. America, Sioux nation, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673251 Sewessissing, chief of the Eowahs, N. America, Sioux nation, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Big bug dress of an Indian magician, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Big bug dress of an Indian magician, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673230 Big bug dress of an Indian magician, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Dance of the N. W. Indians, at the Mission of St. Jose de California, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Dance of the N. W. Indians, at the Mission of St. Jose de California, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673223 Dance of the N.W. Indians, at the Mission of St. Jose de California, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Quito in a shawl, 1865 (watercolour)

Quito in a shawl, 1865 (watercolour)
3673165 Quito in a shawl, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Original watercolors by Ramon Salas, famous Ecuadorian artist)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Quito with a large spear, 1865 (watercolour)

Quito with a large spear, 1865 (watercolour)
3673151 Quito with a large spear, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 26)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Quito in a cloak, 1865 (watercolour)

Quito in a cloak, 1865 (watercolour)
3673137 Quito in a cloak, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 22)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Quito carrying vegetables, 1865 (watercolour)

Quito carrying vegetables, 1865 (watercolour)
3673123 Quito carrying vegetables, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 18)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Quito dancing in costume, 1865 (watercolour)

Quito dancing in costume, 1865 (watercolour)
3673121 Quito dancing in costume, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 17)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Quito standing with wooden pole, 1865 (watercolour)

Quito standing with wooden pole, 1865 (watercolour)
3673089 Quito standing with wooden pole, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 8)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Quito dancing with spear, 1865 (watercolour)

Quito dancing with spear, 1865 (watercolour)
3673078 Quito dancing with spear, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 6)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Indian Village, Point Mudge, 1798 (watercolour)

Indian Village, Point Mudge, 1798 (watercolour)
3673007 Indian Village, Point Mudge, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Indian village, 1798 (watercolour)

Indian village, 1798 (watercolour)
3673001 Indian village, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: The Middle Five, 1900 (print)

The Middle Five, 1900 (print)
3671003 The Middle Five, 1900 (print) by Dietz, Angel De Cora (1871-1919); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The middle five)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Mesteese and mulatto girls of Dominica, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Mesteese and mulatto girls of Dominica, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673299 Mesteese and mulatto girls of Dominica, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 4 of 22, 1831 (print)

A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 4 of 22, 1831 (print)
3672771 A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 4 of 22, 1831 (print) by Waldeck, Johann Friedrich Maximilian von (1766-1875); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageIndigineous Collection: A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 4 of 22, 1831 (print)

A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 4 of 22, 1831 (print)
3672770 A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 4 of 22, 1831 (print) by Waldeck, Johann Friedrich Maximilian von (1766-1875); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

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Background imageIndigineous Collection: Small figures from Mendoza, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Small figures from Mendoza, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673481 Small figures from Mendoza, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Mexican picture writing from Vatican Ms. relating to the Spanish Conquest, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Mexican picture writing from Vatican Ms. relating to the Spanish Conquest, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673441 Mexican picture writing from Vatican Ms. relating to the Spanish Conquest, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Monuments of New Spain, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Monuments of New Spain, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673415 Monuments of New Spain, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Archer of Montezuma's guard and common warrior, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Archer of Montezuma's guard and common warrior, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673377 Archer of Montezuma's guard and common warrior, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)




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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Indigenous Peoples Through Art and Photography" Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through time as we delve into the vibrant world of indigenous cultures. From the frozen landscapes of Alaska to the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica, these remarkable artworks and photographs offer a glimpse into the lives and traditions of indigenous communities. In an enchanting black-and-white photograph, we witness an Eskimo muskrat hunter gracefully paddling through a marsh in Kotzebue, Alaska. The image transports us to a bygone era, where survival depended on skillful navigation and intimate knowledge of nature's rhythms. Traveling further back in time, we encounter "Crossing the Divide or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River, " depicted with watercolors on paper. This vivid scene captures trappers braving treacherous terrains in search of sustenance and survival. Their determination is palpable as they face adversity head-on. The artwork collection by Waldeck unveils mesmerizing glimpses into Mesoamerican civilization. Box after box reveals intricate prints that showcase their rich cultural tapestry. We are introduced to gods like Goddess Teoyaomqui, whose presence emanates from every brushstroke; divinities who held immense power over their people; and heroes who inspired generations with their bravery. Amongst this treasure trove lies "Portrait of Black Hawk and Na-Be-Ghi-Zeik, " immortalizing two influential figures from Native American history. Their dignified expressions speak volumes about resilience in times marked by struggle and injustice. Leaving behind ancestral lands was often inevitable for many indigenous peoples due to colonization's impact. In 1911, young individuals bid farewell to home as they embarked on a new chapter at Carlisle Indian School—an institution aimed at assimilating them into mainstream society—a poignant moment captured forever in chromolitho form.