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Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)

Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)
8651316 Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho) by Kirk, Maria Louise (1860-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Indian apaches (18th century) (oil on canvas)

Indian apaches (18th century) (oil on canvas)
AIS5365812 Indian apaches (18th century) (oil on canvas); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Madrid. Museum of America); © Iberfoto

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Bear Bull-Blackfoot 1926 (Photogravure)

Bear Bull-Blackfoot 1926 (Photogravure)
8766629 Bear Bull-Blackfoot 1926 (Photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; 38.7x29.2 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: John Stidham, Eolo (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas)

John Stidham, Eolo (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766609 John Stidham, Eolo (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 98.4x85.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: David Vann (Cherokee) 1831 (Oil on canvas)

David Vann (Cherokee) 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766608 David Vann (Cherokee) 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 98.4x85.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Charles Cornells, Okchai Fixico (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas)

Charles Cornells, Okchai Fixico (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766607 Charles Cornells, Okchai Fixico (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 98.4x85.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Water Blackbird, (tempera, watercolour and pastel on paper laid on board)

Water Blackbird, (tempera, watercolour and pastel on paper laid on board)
650530 Water Blackbird, (tempera, watercolour and pastel on paper laid on board) by Reiss, Winold (1886-1953); 76.1x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Blackbird. Winold Reiss (1886-1953)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: The Chant (oil on canvas)

The Chant (oil on canvas)
1767646 The Chant (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chant. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Group portrait of Inuit boys, 1854 (b/w photo)

Group portrait of Inuit boys, 1854 (b/w photo)
7340157 Group portrait of Inuit boys, 1854 (b/w photo) by Inglefield, Admiral Edward Augustus (1820-94); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Picture series Shadow Games, the Indian, Liebig picture

Picture series Shadow Games, the Indian, Liebig picture
7277921 Picture series Shadow Games, the Indian, Liebig picture; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series Shadow Games, the Indian, Liebig picture)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Native indians, c.1880 (print)

Native indians, c.1880 (print)
7293404 Native indians, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: History. USA. Native indians fight against settlers. Imagery, France, ca 1880.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Image series Conquest of Mexico, Entry into the Conquered Country in August 1521, Liebig painting

Image series Conquest of Mexico, Entry into the Conquered Country in August 1521, Liebig painting
7277894 Image series Conquest of Mexico, Entry into the Conquered Country in August 1521, Liebig painting; Private Collection; (add.info.: Image series Conquest of Mexico)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Vincent de Valverde, and the Inca emperor Atahualpa, 1880 (engraving)

Vincent de Valverde, and the Inca emperor Atahualpa, 1880 (engraving)
5313674 Vincent de Valverde, and the Inca emperor Atahualpa, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: The Dominican friar Vincenzo Di Valverde shows a book of scriptures to the indigenous Cape Atahcalpa)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (bronze medal)

Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (bronze medal)
MMM5470488 Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1892 (bronze medal); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Spanish missionary Pere Garzes taught the Indians of America, 19th century (engraving)

Spanish missionary Pere Garzes taught the Indians of America, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4846708 Spanish missionary Pere Garzes taught the Indians of America, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Spanish missionary Pere Garzes taught the Indians of America)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Jean Baptiste de Richardville or John Richardville. Portrait. (print)

Jean Baptiste de Richardville or John Richardville. Portrait. (print)
7419956 Jean Baptiste de Richardville or John Richardville. Portrait. (print); (add.info.: Jean Baptiste de Richardville aka John Richardville, Pinsiwa or Peshewa, circa 1761 - 1841)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Osage tribe members in France. (print)

Osage tribe members in France. (print)
7419894 Osage tribe members in France. (print); (add.info.: In 1827 six members of the Osage tribe journeyed to France. The three shown in this 1827 print by L)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Interior of Indian hut in California, 19th century (print)

Interior of Indian hut in California, 19th century (print)
7419874 Interior of Indian hut in California, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Interior of an Indian hut in California in the 19th century)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Victoria Settlement, Vancouver Island, Augt 13th 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour)

Victoria Settlement, Vancouver Island, Augt 13th 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour)
7295637 Victoria Settlement, Vancouver Island, Augt 13th 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 17.5x25.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture

A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture
7295420 A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture. 1827 (corn husk, cotton, wool, glass beads, deer skin); 4x27x12 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: A drawing entitled A native female of North America in a sketchbook by John Webber

A drawing entitled A native female of North America in a sketchbook by John Webber, 1773-77 (graphite, wash)
7295530 A drawing entitled A native female of North America in a sketchbook by John Webber, 1773-77 (graphite, wash) by Webber, John (1750-93); 51.6x32.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: A drawing entitled A native male of North America in a sketchbook by John Webber

A drawing entitled A native male of North America in a sketchbook by John Webber, 1773-77 (graphite, brown crayon)
7295529 A drawing entitled A native male of North America in a sketchbook by John Webber, 1773-77 (graphite, brown crayon, wash) by Webber, John (1750-93); 53.8x32.7 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Comanche Tribe Initiation ceremony for young Comanche aspiring to become Shamen or Witch Doctors

Comanche Tribe Initiation ceremony for young Comanche aspiring to become Shamen or Witch Doctors, 1850
3479502 Comanche Tribe Initiation ceremony for young Comanche aspiring to become Shamen or Witch Doctors, 1850; (add.info.: Comanche Tribe, Lake Winnipeg)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Plains Indian Arrow with Metal Head

Plains Indian Arrow with Metal Head
3030225 Plains Indian Arrow with Metal Head; Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American, - Plains Indian Arrow with Metal Head); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Despatched for reinforcements (engraving)

Despatched for reinforcements (engraving)
8631226 Despatched for reinforcements (engraving) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Despatched for reinforcements during an uprising of Native Americans)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)

Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)
8648539 Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho) by Kirk, Maria Louise (1860-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Young woman wearing a native American style costume (colour litho)

Young woman wearing a native American style costume (colour litho)
8655406 Young woman wearing a native American style costume (colour litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: The settlers and Indians merry-making (engraving)

The settlers and Indians merry-making (engraving)
8652426 The settlers and Indians merry-making (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The settlers and Indians merry-making)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Native woman from New Foundland (Cap Breton) old tribe of the Micmacs

Native woman from New Foundland (Cap Breton) old tribe of the Micmacs, 1863 Publisher : Le T du Monde
7295199 Native woman from New Foundland (Cap Breton) old tribe of the Micmacs, 1863 Publisher : Le T du Monde, Paris 1863 1er semestre; Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Women from the land of Fire at Cape Horn. The face painted as ornament

Women from the land of Fire at Cape Horn. The face painted as ornament, 1885 Publisher : Le T du Monde 1885
7295198 Women from the land of Fire at Cape Horn. The face painted as ornament, 1885 Publisher : Le T du Monde 1885, 1er Semestre; Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Caa-Tou-See (Chippewa) 1831 (Oil on canvas)

Caa-Tou-See (Chippewa) 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766606 Caa-Tou-See (Chippewa) 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 98.4x85.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Woman Mondurucu, native of Brazil, 1868 (engraving)

Woman Mondurucu, native of Brazil, 1868 (engraving)
7295217 Woman Mondurucu, native of Brazil, 1868 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Group portrait of Inuit girls and women, 1854 (b/w photo)

Group portrait of Inuit girls and women, 1854 (b/w photo)
7340153 Group portrait of Inuit girls and women, 1854 (b/w photo) by Inglefield, Admiral Edward Augustus (1820-94); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Camp Comanche, 1844 (b/w photo)

Camp Comanche, 1844 (b/w photo)
7133828 Camp Comanche, 1844 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Camp Comanche, 1844); GG Vintage Images; UIG

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Feathering Arrows (oil on canvas)

Feathering Arrows (oil on canvas)
2653578 Feathering Arrows (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); Private Collection

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: The red skin

The red skin
DUV4217118 The red skin; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: The thanksgiving of our forefathers (litho)

The thanksgiving of our forefathers (litho)
8630425 The thanksgiving of our forefathers (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The thanksgiving of our forefathers)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Frontiersmen during a Native American uprising, United States (engraving)

Frontiersmen during a Native American uprising, United States (engraving)
8631204 Frontiersmen during a Native American uprising, United States (engraving) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontiersmen during a Native American uprising)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Native American woman, cigar box label (chromolitho)

Native American woman, cigar box label (chromolitho)
8677781 Native American woman, cigar box label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American woman)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Windmills (chromolitho)

Windmills (chromolitho)
8677661 Windmills (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windmills. Advertising card for the Challenge Wind Mill & Feed Mill Co, Batavia)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: In the warpath (colour litho)

In the warpath (colour litho)
8672728 In the warpath (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the warpath. Children dressed as Native Americans)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: James Red Cloud 1899 (Albumen silver print)

James Red Cloud 1899 (Albumen silver print)
8766648 James Red Cloud 1899 (Albumen silver print) by Rinehart, Frank Albert (1861-1928); 23.5x18.4 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Shingaba W'Ossin (Chippewa) 1831 (Oil on canvas)

Shingaba W'Ossin (Chippewa) 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766611 Shingaba W'Ossin (Chippewa) 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 98.4x85.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Engraving depicting a North American Indian using a bow drill, a prehistoric form of drilling tool

Engraving depicting a North American Indian using a bow drill, a prehistoric form of drilling tool
UIG5425947 Engraving depicting a North American Indian using a bow drill, a prehistoric form of drilling tool, which was used to produce fire. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Engraving depicting a North American Indian using a bow drill, a prehistoric form of drilling tool

Engraving depicting a North American Indian using a bow drill, a prehistoric form of drilling tool
UIG5425957 Engraving depicting a North American Indian using a bow drill, a prehistoric form of drilling tool, which was used to produce fire. Dated 19th Century; UIG

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Texas Rangers (print)

Texas Rangers (print)
7419933 Texas Rangers (print); (add.info.: A group of Texas Rangers charge during a skirmish with Native Americans. After a 19th century illustration by Henry Walker Herrick)

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Natives young women of the land of Fire at the Cape Horn, 1885 Publisher: Le Tour du Monde

Natives young women of the land of Fire at the Cape Horn, 1885 Publisher: Le Tour du Monde, 1st edition, 1885 (print)
7295195 Natives young women of the land of Fire at the Cape Horn, 1885 Publisher: Le Tour du Monde, 1st edition, 1885 (print); Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageNative North Americans Collection: Columbus received by the Catholic Monarchs in Barcelona (ceramic)

Columbus received by the Catholic Monarchs in Barcelona (ceramic)
7294944 Columbus received by the Catholic Monarchs in Barcelona (ceramic); Seville, Spain; (add.info.: Columbus received by the Catholic Monarchs in Barcelona or Bachelor after his first return to)




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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Native North Americans" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant world through a collection of captivating artwork and historical photographs. From the frozen marshes of Kotzebue, Alaska to the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica, these glimpses into indigenous life offer a window into their rich cultural heritage. In one photograph, an Eskimo muskrat hunter gracefully paddles through the marsh, showcasing both their intimate connection with nature and their resourcefulness as hunters. The image transports us to a time when survival depended on skillful navigation through treacherous landscapes. The collection also includes Waldeck's original artwork depicting Mesoamerican civilizations. These intricate prints capture the awe-inspiring beauty and complexity of societies such as Maya nation. Through his brushstrokes, we witness divinities, priests, heroes, and even duels on Champion Stone – all testaments to the spiritual beliefs and valor that shaped these ancient cultures. One particularly striking portrait features Black Hawk alongside Na-Be-Ghi-Zeik. Their dignified presence speaks volumes about leadership within Native American communities during times of great change and adversity. Another artwork portrays Mexican Indians adorned in holiday dress – a testament to their vibrant traditions that continue to thrive today. Similarly, another watercolor showcases Indians around Carthagena soon after South America's conquest; it serves as a poignant reminder of resilience amidst colonization's aftermath. Lastly, we catch a glimpse into history with "Leaving home for Carlisle Indian School. " This chromolitho print captures both hope and sorrow as young Native American children embark on an uncertain journey towards education while leaving behind their homes and families. These images collectively celebrate the diverse tapestry woven by native peoples across North America throughout history. They remind us not only of their struggles but also highlight their remarkable contributions to artistry, spirituality, leadership, tradition preservation against all odds - a testament to the enduring spirit of Native North Americans.