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"Embracing Local Traditions

Background imageLocal Collection: A Small Crow Village, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

A Small Crow Village, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
A Small Crow Village, 1855/1869. On the banks of Salmon River, west of the Rocky Mountains

Background imageLocal Collection: Eagle Dance - Choctaw, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Eagle Dance - Choctaw, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Eagle Dance - Choctaw, 1861/1869. Annual ceremony in honor of the war eagle

Background imageLocal Collection: An Indian Ladder - Nayas Indians, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

An Indian Ladder - Nayas Indians, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
An Indian Ladder - Nayas Indians, 1855/1869

Background imageLocal Collection: A Sioux Village, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

A Sioux Village, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
A Sioux Village, 1861/1869. in Upper Missouri

Background imageLocal Collection: An Osage Indian Pursuing a Camanchee, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

An Osage Indian Pursuing a Camanchee, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
An Osage Indian Pursuing a Camanchee, 1861/1869. Arkansaw. 1836

Background imageLocal Collection: Kiowa Indians Gathering Wild Grapes, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Kiowa Indians Gathering Wild Grapes, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Kiowa Indians Gathering Wild Grapes, 1861/1869. Western Texas

Background imageLocal Collection: Mohigan Chief and a Missionary, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Mohigan Chief and a Missionary, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Mohigan Chief and a Missionary, 1861/1869. Ee-tow-o-kaum (chief holding prayer book) and Wain-naw-kon (a missionary) from tribe almost destroyed by disease, in the western part of New York. 1830

Background imageLocal Collection: Old Menomonie Chief with Two Young Beaux, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Old Menomonie Chief with Two Young Beaux, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Old Menomonie Chief with Two Young Beaux, 1861/1869. Coo-coo-coo (chief said to be 105) with Chesh-ko-tong and Wah-chees (two Menominee beaux) on Western coast of Lake Michigan. 1830

Background imageLocal Collection: Three Piankeshaw Indians, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Three Piankeshaw Indians, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Three Piankeshaw Indians, 1861/1869. Men-son-se- (a warrior) with his wife Lee-a and Nee-a-co-mo in Illinois. 1830

Background imageLocal Collection: View of the Lower Mississippi, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

View of the Lower Mississippi, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
View of the Lower Mississippi, 1861/1869. Cottonwood timbers from the roding riverbank impede navigation

Background imageLocal Collection: Two Young Hyda Men, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Two Young Hyda Men, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Two Young Hyda Men, 1855/1869. Stu-ben-sal-la and Lips-lips-ketch equipped for fishing on the Pacific Coast, near Vancouver 1855

Background imageLocal Collection: Defile of a Camanchee War Party, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Defile of a Camanchee War Party, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Defile of a Camanchee War Party, 1861/1869

Background imageLocal Collection: A Cheyenne Chief, His Wife, and a Medicine Man, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

A Cheyenne Chief, His Wife, and a Medicine Man, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
A Cheyenne Chief, His Wife, and a Medicine Man, 1861/1869. Ne-hee-o-woo-tis (chief) with Loots-a (his wife) and He-wan-e-tax (medicine man and orator) in 1833

Background imageLocal Collection: Grand Lavoir, Pampa del Sacramento, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Grand Lavoir, Pampa del Sacramento, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Grand Lavoir, Pampa del Sacramento, 1854/1869

Background imageLocal Collection: An Old Nayas Indian, His Granddaughter, and a Boy, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

An Old Nayas Indian, His Granddaughter, and a Boy, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
An Old Nayas Indian, His Granddaughter, and a Boy, 1855/1869. Eeh-zep-ta-say-a (said to be chief) with Wy-en-wy-en-ne (his granddaughter)

Background imageLocal Collection: Two Weeah Warriors and a Woman, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Two Weeah Warriors and a Woman, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Two Weeah Warriors and a Woman, 1861/1869. Go-to-kow-pah-a (with tomahwak), Wa-pon-je-a (a warrior) and Swa-nee (Wea woman) in the State of Michigan. 1834

Background imageLocal Collection: A Crow Village on the Salmon River, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

A Crow Village on the Salmon River, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
A Crow Village on the Salmon River, 1855/1869. west of the Rocky Mountains

Background imageLocal Collection: Snow Shoe Dance - Ojibbeway, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Snow Shoe Dance - Ojibbeway, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Snow Shoe Dance - Ojibbeway, 1861/1869. Hunters, with songs of thanks to the Great Spirit, when the first snow of winter falls, to improve their hunting

Background imageLocal Collection: Three Chaymas Men, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Three Chaymas Men, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Three Chaymas Men, 1854/1869. Warn-warn-tsoo (with shield) on banks of the Rio Paraguay

Background imageLocal Collection: Four Angustura Indians, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Four Angustura Indians, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Four Angustura Indians, 1854/1869. Two brothers with unmarried girls on the shores of the Amazon, above Tabatinga. 1853

Background imageLocal Collection: Caddoe Indians Gathering Wild Strawberries, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Caddoe Indians Gathering Wild Strawberries, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Caddoe Indians Gathering Wild Strawberries, 1861/1869. Caddo Indians, Texas

Background imageLocal Collection: Three Peoria Indians, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Three Peoria Indians, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Three Peoria Indians, 1861/1869. Pa-me-cow-e-tah (chief) with Kee-mo-ra-nia (holding magnifier) and Kel-ly (wife of chief) in State of Illinois. 1831

Background imageLocal Collection: Three Cheyenne Warriors, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Three Cheyenne Warriors, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Three Cheyenne Warriors, 1861/1869. Who-na-sow-on with shield and warriors on the source of the Yellowstone River. 1833

Background imageLocal Collection: Cochimtee Chief, His Wife, and a Warrior, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Cochimtee Chief, His Wife, and a Warrior, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Cochimtee Chief, His Wife, and a Warrior, 1855/1869. Sthan-to (chief in blanket) with Cha-nith-co (warrior) and Mel-me (wife of chief), Mexico, south of the Ghila. 1855

Background imageLocal Collection: View of 'Pikes Tent', 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

View of "Pikes Tent", 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
View of " Pikes Tent", 1861/1869. the most elevated bluff on the Mississippi

Background imageLocal Collection: Patagon Chief, His Brother, and Daughter, 1856 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Patagon Chief, His Brother, and Daughter, 1856 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Patagon Chief, His Brother, and Daughter, 1856/1869. Yal-kok-tsa-me (chief), Paw-in-o-renk (brother of chief) and Coche (daughter of chief) in Pickett harbor, Straits of Magellan, in 1856

Background imageLocal Collection: Lengua Chief, His Two Wives, and Four Children, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Lengua Chief, His Two Wives, and Four Children, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Lengua Chief, His Two Wives, and Four Children, 1854/1869. on the banks of the Rio Uruguay

Background imageLocal Collection: Two Saukie Chiefs and a Woman, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Two Saukie Chiefs and a Woman, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Two Saukie Chiefs and a Woman, 1861/1869. Kee-o-kuk (chief with mace), Pash-e-pa-ho (with shield and pipe) and Nah-wee-re-coo (wife of Kee-o-kuk) 1834

Background imageLocal Collection: An Aged Minatarree Chief and His Family, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

An Aged Minatarree Chief and His Family, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
An Aged Minatarree Chief and His Family, 1861/1869. Eehk-tohk-pa-she-pee-shaw (The Black Moccasin- chief) on the Knife River 1832

Background imageLocal Collection: Puncah Chief Surrounded by His Family, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Puncah Chief Surrounded by His Family, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Puncah Chief Surrounded by His Family, 1861/1869. Shoo-de-ga-cha (chief Smoke in buffalo robe) 1832

Background imageLocal Collection: Facsimile of the Robe of Mah-to-toh-pa - Mandan, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Facsimile of the Robe of Mah-to-toh-pa - Mandan, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Facsimile of the Robe of Mah-to-toh-pa - Mandan, 1861/1869. Fourteen successful battles

Background imageLocal Collection: Wounded Buffalo Bull, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Wounded Buffalo Bull, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Wounded Buffalo Bull, 1861/1869. Nebraska 1832

Background imageLocal Collection: Three Celebrated Ball Players - Choctaw, Sioux and Ojibbeway, 1861

Three Celebrated Ball Players - Choctaw, Sioux and Ojibbeway, 1861. Tul-lock-chish-ko (of the Chocktaw), Wee-chush-ta-doo-ta (Sioux) and Ah-no-je-nahge

Background imageLocal Collection: Fort Union, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Fort Union, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Fort Union, 1861/1869. The American Fur Companys trading post, at the mouth of the Yellowstone river with Blackfoot and Knisteneux Indians encamped, 1832

Background imageLocal Collection: A Sioux Chief, His Daughter, and a Warrior, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

A Sioux Chief, His Daughter, and a Warrior, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
A Sioux Chief, His Daughter, and a Warrior, 1861/1869. Wan-e-ton (chief of the Sisseton Sioux) with Un-ca-to-a (warrior- The Inner Bark) and Nee-ne (his daughter- The Trembling Sound) in 1832

Background imageLocal Collection: Prairie Meadows Burning, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Prairie Meadows Burning, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Prairie Meadows Burning, 1861/1869

Background imageLocal Collection: The Cheyenne Brothers Returning from Their Fall Hunt, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

The Cheyenne Brothers Returning from Their Fall Hunt, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
The Cheyenne Brothers Returning from Their Fall Hunt, 1861/1869. Historical event of 1832

Background imageLocal Collection: A Sioux War Party, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

A Sioux War Party, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
A Sioux War Party, 1861/1869. Reconnoitering an Ojibbeway village, at sunset. Calhoun, upper Mississippi. 1832

Background imageLocal Collection: Buffalo Chase, Sioux Indians, Upper Missouri, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Buffalo Chase, Sioux Indians, Upper Missouri, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Buffalo Chase, Sioux Indians, Upper Missouri, 1861/1869

Background imageLocal Collection: Camanchee Chiefs Children and Wigwam, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Camanchee Chiefs Children and Wigwam, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Camanchee Chiefs Children and Wigwam, 1861/1869. On the western frontier of Texas. 1836

Background imageLocal Collection: Bride and Groom on Horseback - Connibo, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Bride and Groom on Horseback - Connibo, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Bride and Groom on Horseback - Connibo, 1854/1869. On the pampa del Sacramento. 1853

Background imageLocal Collection: Saukie Warrior, His Wife, and a Boy, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Saukie Warrior, His Wife, and a Boy, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Saukie Warrior, His Wife, and a Boy, 1861/1869. Ah-mou-a (warrior) with his wife Wa-quoth-e-qua and Me-sow-wahk (son of Kee-o-kuk). Tribe, residing in Iowa and Illinois. 1834

Background imageLocal Collection: Crow Warriors Bathing, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Crow Warriors Bathing, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Crow Warriors Bathing, 1861/1869. Their war paint is not removed by the water, but will not bear wiping. Yellow Stone River

Background imageLocal Collection: Four Zurumati Children, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Four Zurumati Children, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Four Zurumati Children, 1854/1869

Background imageLocal Collection: The Scalper Scalped - Pawnees and Cheyennes, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

The Scalper Scalped - Pawnees and Cheyennes, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
The Scalper Scalped - Pawnees and Cheyennes, 1861/1869. At the mouth of River Platte. 1832

Background imageLocal Collection: Orejona Chief and Family, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Orejona Chief and Family, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Orejona Chief and Family, 1854/1869. Fishing tribe, living north of the Amazon, near to Nauta

Background imageLocal Collection: Dog Dance - Sioux, 1861. Creator: George Catlin

Dog Dance - Sioux, 1861. Creator: George Catlin
Dog Dance - Sioux, 1861. To enter the dance, a warrior must talk of eating the heart of an enemy and approach a stake with a dogs heart, biting off and swallowing a portion

Background imageLocal Collection: A Whale Ashore - Klahoquat, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

A Whale Ashore - Klahoquat, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
A Whale Ashore - Klahoquat, 1855/1869. On the western coast of Vancouver, being harpooned 1855




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"Embracing Local Traditions: From Welsh Costumes to Kuna Indian Molas" Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry cultures as we journey through various corners of the world. A group of three Welsh women don traditional costumes, their colorful attire reflecting a rich heritage that has been passed down through generations. Venturing further, we find ourselves at Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen, Cornwall, where a miner stands tall amidst the rugged landscape. His perseverance and dedication echo the resilience of those who have toiled underground for centuries. In Central America's Panama, specifically Cristobal, we encounter Kuna Indian traditional molas. These intricately designed textiles tell stories of ancient traditions and serve as windows into a fascinating indigenous culture. Transporting ourselves back in time to around 1905 on the St Ives branch in North America's Mexico, GWR tank number 34 chugs along with four men aboard. This snapshot captures an era when steam locomotives were lifelines connecting communities and fostering growth. The thrill of fox hunting resonates as hunters raise their glasses in toast after a day spent pursuing their passion. The camaraderie shared among locals is palpable as they celebrate cherished traditions that bind them together. Traveling across continents brings us to Teotihuacan in Mexico, where a souvenir blanket adorned with a colorful Aztec calendar design serves as a reminder of ancient civilizations' enduring legacy. Riga Black Balzams takes center stage at a local liquor shop in Latvia's capital city. This renowned herbal liqueur embodies Latvian craftsmanship and offers visitors an authentic taste of Baltic tradition. A touch of humor awaits us with Parish Council Cartoon—a lighthearted depiction showcasing the idiosyncrasies within local governance structures worldwide—reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously. Castle Street beckons us towards Arncroach village nestled within Scotland's picturesque Fife.