Native North Americans Collection (#5)

Yunba de Napo, 1820 (watercolour)
3671177 Yunba de Napo, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Costumbres de Quito art original)

Old "Blind Aaron" - over 100 years, Wrangle, Alaska - photographer, A.C.Pillsbury, Palo Alto, Cal
3671446 Old "Blind Aaron" - over 100 years, Wrangle, Alaska - photographer, A.C.Pillsbury, Palo Alto, Cal. undated (b/w photo) by Pillsbury, Arthur Clarence (1870-1946); Newberry Library

Cheyennes repulsed and wounded, c.1877-79 (ledger drawing)
3673018 Cheyennes repulsed and wounded, c.1877-79 (ledger drawing) by Native American, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Black Horse ledger, ca. 1877-1879 Page 8)

The New Eddystone, in Bhems Canal, 1798 (watercolour)
3672977 The New Eddystone, in Bhems Canal, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Silver Bell, c.1770-1959 (print)
3674017 Silver Bell, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Oh That Navajo Rag, 1905 (print)
3673943 Oh That Navajo Rag, 1905 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Senorita yendo a misa, 1820 (watercolour)
3671200 Senorita yendo a misa, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Chagra, mayordomo de Hacienda, 1820 (watercolour)
3671194 Chagra, mayordomo de Hacienda, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Chief Geronimo's thumb & finger marks, Fort Sill, O.T. March 30, 1899 (drawing)
3672670 Chief Geronimo's thumb & finger marks, Fort Sill, O.T. March 30, 1899 (drawing) by Native American, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; © Newberry Library

Chemakane Mission, 1856 (lithograph)
3672309 Chemakane Mission, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits, antiquities)

Fort Union and distribution of goods to the assinniboines, 1856 (lithograph)
3672303 Fort Union and distribution of goods to the assinniboines, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Fort Okinakane, 1856 (lithograph)
3672300 Fort Okinakane, 1856 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: [Lithographs of North American Indian portraits, antiquities)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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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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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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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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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.