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Navajo Indian Collection

"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Navajo Indians in Monument Valley

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: USA, Utah, Monument Valley. Navajo indian women drive a flock of sheep down a sandy

USA, Utah, Monument Valley. Navajo indian women drive a flock of sheep down a sandy bank at Sheep Springs at Monument Valley, Utah. (Editorial Usage Only)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: The Aztec children, as exhibited in England (engraving)

The Aztec children, as exhibited in England (engraving)
7200144 The Aztec children, as exhibited in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Aztec children, as exhibited in England)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: The Enchantress, 1912 (Watercolour)

The Enchantress, 1912 (Watercolour)
7261491 The Enchantress, 1912 (Watercolour) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); 23x56 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: The Enchantress)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Joseph Smith Preaching to Native Americans (engraving)

Joseph Smith Preaching to Native Americans (engraving)
1731204 Joseph Smith Preaching to Native Americans (engraving) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: Joseph Smith (1805-1844)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: American aloe, Agave americana, growing on the plains. 1807 (aquatint)

American aloe, Agave americana, growing on the plains. 1807 (aquatint)
7237451 American aloe, Agave americana, growing on the plains. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: American aloe, Agave americana)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: S (letter shown by a crocodile terrace by savages)

S (letter shown by a crocodile terrace by savages)
6523521s (letter shown by a crocodile terrace by savages) by Appel, Francois Antoine (1821-1882); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet Figure Call. G)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Woman and child of Roanoke. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Woman and child of Roanoke. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234181 Woman and child of Roanoke. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98), after White, John (d.1593); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman and child of Roanoke)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Chief Joseph Washington, Nez Perce, District of Columbia, April 1900 (b / w photo)

Chief Joseph Washington, Nez Perce, District of Columbia, April 1900 (b / w photo)
1720346 Chief Joseph Washington, Nez Perce, District of Columbia, April 1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Chef Joseph, Chef Indien Nez Perce, Washington)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Pamlico chief or elder of Roanoke, North Carolina. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Pamlico chief or elder of Roanoke, North Carolina. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234185 Pamlico chief or elder of Roanoke, North Carolina. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98), after White

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Chief Utina of the Timucuan people, Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Chief Utina of the Timucuan people, Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234179 Chief Utina of the Timucuan people, Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Bry, Th. (1528-98), after Le Moyne, J.(de Morgues) (1533-88); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Portrait of the wife of a Powhatan Chief of Pomeoc, North Caroli, 1859-1860 (engraving)

Portrait of the wife of a Powhatan Chief of Pomeoc, North Caroli, 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234175 Portrait of the wife of a Powhatan Chief of Pomeoc, North Caroli, 1859-1860 (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98), after White

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Costume of a Timucua fan bearer, Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Costume of a Timucua fan bearer, Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234173 Costume of a Timucua fan bearer, Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Bry, Th. (1528-98), after Le Moyne, J.(de Morgues) (1533-88); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Costume of a Timucua queen of Florida, wife of Chief Satouriona. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Costume of a Timucua queen of Florida, wife of Chief Satouriona. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234169 Costume of a Timucua queen of Florida, wife of Chief Satouriona. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98), after White

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Chief Satouriona of the Ticumua, Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Chief Satouriona of the Ticumua, Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234166 Chief Satouriona of the Ticumua, Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Bry, Th. (1528-98), after Le Moyne, J.(de Morgues) (1533-88); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Warrior or chief of the Timucua of Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Warrior or chief of the Timucua of Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234171 Warrior or chief of the Timucua of Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Catenacci, Hercule (1816-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warrior or chief of the Timucua of Florida)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Native American prince of North Carolina in war dress or ceremon, 1859-1860 (engraving)

Native American prince of North Carolina in war dress or ceremon, 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234187 Native American prince of North Carolina in war dress or ceremon, 1859-1860 (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98), after White

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Religious man or shaman of the Algonquin town of Secota. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Religious man or shaman of the Algonquin town of Secota. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234183 Religious man or shaman of the Algonquin town of Secota. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98), after White

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Costume of a Timucua chief, Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Costume of a Timucua chief, Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234177 Costume of a Timucua chief, Florida. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Bry, Th. (1528-98), after Le Moyne, J.(de Morgues) (1533-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Timucua chief)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Big Elk, also known as Ontopanga. Portrait

Big Elk, also known as Ontopanga. Portrait
7243391 Big Elk, also known as Ontopanga. Portrait. by Neagle, John (1796-1865) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Big Elk, also known as Ontopanga, 1765/75-1846/1848)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Juan Pedro, Navajo (colour litho)

Juan Pedro, Navajo (colour litho)
7193505 Juan Pedro, Navajo (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juan Pedro, Navajo)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Chief Black Bird (colour litho)

Chief Black Bird (colour litho)
7193498 Chief Black Bird (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chief Black Bird)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Woman being betrayed to American Indians (chromolitho)

Woman being betrayed to American Indians (chromolitho)
7157168 Woman being betrayed to American Indians (chromolitho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman being betrayed to American Indians)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Men hunting for ostrich, South America (chromolitho)

Men hunting for ostrich, South America (chromolitho)
7153673 Men hunting for ostrich, South America (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men hunting for ostrich, South America)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Peter Pan, lantern slide, c 1910 (colour litho)

Peter Pan, lantern slide, c 1910 (colour litho)
7155254 Peter Pan, lantern slide, c 1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a set of paper lantern slides about Peter Pan)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: South American Indian with a chocolate pot, drinking cup and stirrer (molinet) (engraving)

South American Indian with a chocolate pot, drinking cup and stirrer (molinet) (engraving)
7172112 South American Indian with a chocolate pot, drinking cup and stirrer (molinet) (engraving) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: 34. Howling Wolf with Dead Soldier;33. [blank page], 1874-75 (pen, ink & w / c on ledger paper)

34. Howling Wolf with Dead Soldier;33. [blank page], 1874-75 (pen, ink & w / c on ledger paper)
7215956 34. Howling Wolf with Dead Soldier; 33. [blank page], 1874-75 (pen, ink & w/c on ledger paper) by Howling Wolf (1849-1927); 20 -- 31.5 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: 26. 'Howling Wolf';25. [blank page], 1874-75 (pen, ink & w / c on ledger paper)

26. "Howling Wolf";25. [blank page], 1874-75 (pen, ink & w / c on ledger paper)
7215955 26. " Howling Wolf" ; 25. [blank page], 1874-75 (pen, ink & w/c on ledger paper) by Howling Wolf (1849-1927); 20 -- 31.4 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: A Navajo (colour litho)

A Navajo (colour litho)
7193507 A Navajo (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Navajo. Illustration for Souvenir Folder, Famous Indian Chiefs (np)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Chief Hollow Horn Bear (colour litho)

Chief Hollow Horn Bear (colour litho)
7193504 Chief Hollow Horn Bear (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chief Hollow Horn Bear)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Chief Geronimo (colour litho)

Chief Geronimo (colour litho)
7193502 Chief Geronimo (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chief Geronimo. Illustration for Souvenir Folder, Famous Indian Chiefs (np)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: South America: A family of Muras Indians (engraving)

South America: A family of Muras Indians (engraving)
7186664 South America: A family of Muras Indians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A family of Muras Indians)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Tom of Cochiti (colour litho)

Tom of Cochiti (colour litho)
7193501 Tom of Cochiti (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom of Cochiti. Illustration for Souvenir Folder, Famous Indian Chiefs (np)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Scene from The Last of the Mohicans, by James Fenimore Cooper (colour litho)

Scene from The Last of the Mohicans, by James Fenimore Cooper (colour litho)
7201439 Scene from The Last of the Mohicans, by James Fenimore Cooper (colour litho) by Hoffmann, Wilhelm (19th-early 20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Snake Indians Watching the Approach of a Canoe, c. 1837 (pencil, w / c and gouache on paper)

Snake Indians Watching the Approach of a Canoe, c. 1837 (pencil, w / c and gouache on paper)
5310530 Snake Indians Watching the Approach of a Canoe, c.1837 (pencil, w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 18.8x27.3 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Indian Mourning over a Grave, Marked by a Buffalo Skull, c. 1837 (pencil)

Indian Mourning over a Grave, Marked by a Buffalo Skull, c. 1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper)
5310497 Indian Mourning over a Grave, Marked by a Buffalo Skull, c.1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 17.2x9.9 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Cut Rocks, c. 1837 (pencil, w / c and gouache on paper)

Cut Rocks, c. 1837 (pencil, w / c and gouache on paper)
5310490 Cut Rocks, c.1837 (pencil, w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 14.6x21.6 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Interior of an Indian Lodge, c. 1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper)

Interior of an Indian Lodge, c. 1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper)
5054754 Interior of an Indian Lodge, c.1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 20.0x17.6 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Lake Scene, Rocky Mountains, c. 1837 (w / c on paper)

Lake Scene, Rocky Mountains, c. 1837 (w / c on paper)
5054739 Lake Scene, Rocky Mountains, c.1837 (w/c on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 12.1x18.4 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Fabrica de Tabacos, Havana, cigar label (chromolitho)

Fabrica de Tabacos, Havana, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154092 Fabrica de Tabacos, Havana, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabrica de Tabacos, Havana, cigar label)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sauvage; Indian savage; Wilde (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sauvage; Indian savage; Wilde (engraving)
7197495 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sauvage; Indian savage; Wilde (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sauvage; Indian savage; Wilde)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Vincenti, Chief of all the Navajos (colour litho)

Vincenti, Chief of all the Navajos (colour litho)
7193512 Vincenti, Chief of all the Navajos (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vincenti, Chief of all the Navajos)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Sir Francis Drake getting his first sight of the Pacific Ocean, Panama, 1573 (litho)

Sir Francis Drake getting his first sight of the Pacific Ocean, Panama, 1573 (litho)
7184978 Sir Francis Drake getting his first sight of the Pacific Ocean, Panama, 1573 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: South America: Fuegians (engraving)

South America: Fuegians (engraving)
7186707 South America: Fuegians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fuegians. Illustration for On the Banks of the Amazon by W H G Kingston (T Nelson)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Bee Hunters, c. 1837 (oil on paper)

Bee Hunters, c. 1837 (oil on paper)
5310534 Bee Hunters, c.1837 (oil on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 17.8x26.7 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Sioux Women, Cut Rocks in the Distance, c. 1837 (pencil, w / c and gouache on paper)

Sioux Women, Cut Rocks in the Distance, c. 1837 (pencil, w / c and gouache on paper)
5310504 Sioux Women, Cut Rocks in the Distance, c.1837 (pencil, w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 14.3x12.7 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Horse-Shoe Creek, c. 1837 (pencil, w / c and gouache on paper)

Horse-Shoe Creek, c. 1837 (pencil, w / c and gouache on paper)
5310471 Horse-Shoe Creek, c.1837 (pencil, w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 19.1x31.8 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Native Americans (chromolitho)

Native Americans (chromolitho)
7149442 Native Americans (chromolitho) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native Americans)

Background imageNavajo Indian Collection: Struggling through the Quicksand, 1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper)

Struggling through the Quicksand, 1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper)
5310529 Struggling through the Quicksand, 1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 13.7x21.6 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska




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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Navajo Indians in Monument Valley, Utah" Immerse yourself in the captivating world culture as you venture into the breathtaking landscapes of Monument Valley, Utah. Nestled within the vast expanse of Navajo Tribal Lands, this enchanting destination offers a glimpse into the vibrant traditions and history of one of America's oldest indigenous communities. As you wander through the iconic red rock formations that have served as a backdrop for countless Western films, take a moment to admire the intricate beauty of a Navajo rug at the Navajo Tribal Park. Each thread tells a story passed down through generations, showcasing their remarkable craftsmanship and deep connection to nature. Delve further into history with glimpses from centuries past. From an engraving depicting Aztec children exhibited in England to Peter Williamson's lithograph portraying Indian Peter, an 18th-century showman who mesmerized audiences with tales from his encounters with Native Americans – these artifacts offer fascinating insights into cross-cultural exchanges. Art enthusiasts will be captivated by "The Enchantress, " a stunning watercolor painting from 1912 that embodies both grace and mystique. This evocative piece transports viewers to another time and place, inviting them to contemplate the enduring spirit of Native American cultures. Intriguing historical engravings like "Joseph Smith Preaching to Native Americans" shed light on significant moments when different worlds collided. These encounters shaped not only individual lives but also influenced broader narratives surrounding identity and belief systems. Nature lovers will appreciate aquatint depictions such as "American Aloe" showcasing Agave americana thriving on plains—a testament to how indigenous flora has adapted over time alongside native communities' resilience. Uncover stories beyond words with symbolic illustrations like S—depicted by crocodile terraces created by savages—an intriguing glimpse into ancient communication methods employed by Native American tribes across diverse regions.