Ojibwe Collection

Lake Superior Chippewa - Apostle Islands, Wisconsin
Lake Superior Chippewa - a historical band of Ojibwe Indians on one of the Apostle Islands, Wisconsin, USA. Date: circa 1924

EXPL2A-00128
Landing of Jean Nicolet on the Wisconsin shore of Lake Michigan, 1634, the first European to reach that region. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Canada - Ojibwa Girl cleaning the catch
The Ojibwa is the largest group of Native American peoples north of Mexico. They are equally divided between the United States and Canada

The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Ojibway Encampment near the Falls... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Ojibway Encampment near the Falls of the Rainy River, 1858. The Ojibways of the Lake of the Woods are the most warlike

Kah-Ge-Ga-Gah-Bowh, the Ojibbeway Chief...Drury-Lane Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Kah-Ge-Ga-Gah-Bowh, the Ojibbeway Chief, sketched during the Temperance Meeting in Drury-Lane Theatre, 1850. Missionary minister the Rev

Hole-in-the-Day (Younger). Chippewa, Indian delegate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Hole-in-the-Day (Younger). Chippewa, Indian delegate, 1864

Ojibwa Grave-Posts (engraving)
980475 Ojibwa Grave-Posts (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ojibwa Grave-Posts)

Mide dancing garters (colour litho)
980442 Mide dancing garters (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mide dancing garters)

Sacred Birch Bark Records (colour litho)
980440 Sacred Birch Bark Records (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred Birch Bark Records)

Ojibwa Facial Decoration (colour litho)
980436 Ojibwa Facial Decoration (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ojibwa Facial Decoration)

Portraits of an Indian man and Native American
Portrait and profile of an Indian man, Soorjo Coomar Chucherbutty, age 20, from Decca, and U-je-jock, or Pelican, age 10, son of a chief of the Ojibwe Nation, Lake Huron

Chippewa scaffold burial (colour litho)
980522 Chippewa scaffold burial (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chippewa scaffold burial)

Jesakkid removing disease (engraving)
980438 Jesakkid removing disease (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesakkid removing disease. Engraving by Harold L MacDonald, 1890)

Chippeway widow (colour litho)
980532 Chippeway widow (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chippeway widow)

Sacred bark scroll and contents (colour litho)
980441 Sacred bark scroll and contents (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred bark scroll and contents)

Sacred Posts of Midewigan (colour litho)
980439 Sacred Posts of Midewigan (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred Posts of Midewigan)

Ojibwa Facial Decoration (colour litho)
980435 Ojibwa Facial Decoration (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ojibwa Facial Decoration)

Lake Itsaca, 1853 (colout litho)
NBY335526 Lake Itsaca, 1853 (colout litho) by Eastman, Captain Seth (1808-75) (after); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

"Gunstock"Club, early 19th century (wood, pigments)
996106 " Gunstock" Club, early 19th century (wood, pigments) by Canadian School, (19th century); 15.4x1.6x70 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Ud-je-jock, Pelican, a Boy, 1845. Creator: George Catlin
Ud-je-jock, Pelican, a Boy, 1845

Au-nim-muck-kwa-um, Tempest Bird, 1845. Creator: George Catlin
Au-nim-muck-kwa-um, Tempest Bird, 1845

Cah-be-mub-bee, He Who Sits Everywhere, a Brave, 1835. Creator: George Catlin
Cah-be-mub-bee, He Who Sits Everywhere, a Brave, 1835

Ju-ah-kis-gaw, Woman With Her Child in a Cradle, 1835. Creator: George Catlin
Ju-ah-kis-gaw, Woman With Her Child in a Cradle, 1835

Four Dancers, 1843-1844. Creator: George Catlin
Four Dancers, 1843-1844

Jack-o-pa (The Six), 1827. Creator: Charles Bird King
Jack-o-pa (The Six), 1827

Canoe Race Near Sault Ste. Marie, 1836-1837. Creator: George Catlin
Canoe Race Near Sault Ste. Marie, 1836-1837

Big Buffalo (Chippewa), 1832-1833. Creator: Henry Inman
Big Buffalo (Chippewa), 1832-1833

White Man in Chippewa Costume, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: George Prince
White Man in Chippewa Costume, late 19th-early 20th century

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

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

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

Nine Ojibbeway Indians in London, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Nine Ojibbeway Indians in London, 1861/1869. Ah-quee-we-zaints (chief), with Pat-o-a-quat-o-wee-be, Wee-nish-ka-wee-be, Sa-mah, Gish-e-gosh-e-gee, Not-een-a-akm (interpreter)

Ojibbeway Indians in Paris, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Ojibbeway Indians in Paris, 1861/1869. Maun-gua-daus (chief) with warriors, women and children taken to Paris as representatives from Canada in 1845

Buffalo Chase in the Snow Drifts - Ojibbeway, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Buffalo Chase in the Snow Drifts - Ojibbeway, 1861/1869

Facsimile of an Ojibbeway Robe, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Facsimile of an Ojibbeway Robe, 1861/1869. A collection of Indian totems

Ojibbeway Indians, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Ojibbeway Indians, 1861/1869. Sha-co-pay (chief) with his sons

An Aged Ojibbeway Chief and Three Warriors, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
An Aged Ojibbeway Chief and Three Warriors, 1861/1869. Gitch-e-gaw-ga-osh (elderly chief), with On-daig, I-an-be-wa-dick and Cah-be-mub-be sitting in council

Two Ojibbeway Warriors and a Woman, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Two Ojibbeway Warriors and a Woman, 1861/1869. Ka-bes-kunk and O-ta-wa (warriors in war dess with pipes) and Ju-a-kiss-gaw (wife of Ka-bes-kunk) at the fall of St. Anthony. 1834

Two Chippewyan Warriors and a Woman, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Two Chippewyan Warriors and a Woman, 1855/1869. Gua-be-med-gwin-ne (warrior), Nin-jee (warrior) and Ha-te-qua

Boy Chief - Ojibbeway, 1843. Creator: George Catlin
Boy Chief - Ojibbeway, 1843

Placket, late 1800s. Creator: Unknown
Placket, late 1800s. In the 1800s, native peoples began to use European fabrics to fashion fine formal garments; they favored sturdy cloth, such as velvet and wool broadcloth

Placket and Cuffs, late 1800s. Creator: Unknown
Placket and Cuffs, late 1800s. In the 1800s, native peoples began to use European fabrics to fashion fine formal garments; they favored sturdy cloth, such as velvet and wool broadcloth

Bandolier (Shoulder) Bag, 1880s?. Creator: Unknown
Bandolier (Shoulder) Bag, 1880s?. Inspired perhaps by British ammunition pouches, bandolier bags evolved from smaller native bags, similar to another in this case, to become one of the flashiest

Cuff, late 1800s. Creator: Unknown
Cuff, late 1800s. In the 1800s, native peoples began to use European fabrics to fashion fine formal garments; they favored sturdy cloth, such as velvet and wool broadcloth

American Native
Antique illustration of a American Native

Faces of racial types, Bengali and Ojibwe
Faces of racial types. At the top is a 20 year old man from Bengal, India. Below is a 10 year old boy, son of an Ojibwe chief, North America. Date: 1849

EDMONIA LEWIS (c1844-1907). American sculptor. Photograph, c1870

EDMONIA LEWIS (c1844-1907). African / Native-American sculptor
EDMONIA LEWIS (c1844-1907). African/Native-American sculptor. Photograph, late 19th century

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of the Ojibwe: From Lake Superior Chippewa to Canada's Ojibwa Girl and Beyond" Step into a captivating journey through time as we delve into the fascinating world of the Ojibwe people. From their ancestral lands in Apostle Islands, Wisconsin, overlooking majestic Lake Superior, to their presence in Canada, this caption will take you on an enlightening tour. EXPL2A-00128 showcases the deep connection between the Ojibwe and Apostle Islands, where they have thrived for generations. Discover their harmonious relationship with nature and how it has shaped their way of life. In Canada, witness a young Ojibwa girl meticulously cleaning her catch—a testament to their resourcefulness and respect for sustenance from Mother Earth. This image captures a moment frozen in time that reflects both tradition and resilience. Hole-in-the-Day (Younger), an influential Chippewa leader who served as an Indian delegate in 1864, emerges from history's shadows. His enigmatic portrait reminds us of his pivotal role in shaping relations between indigenous communities and colonial powers during a tumultuous era. Transport yourself back to 1763 when Ojibwe Indians surprised British forces at Fort Michilimackinac. This vividly colored lithograph depicts a historic event that highlights Native American resistance against encroachment on their lands—an inspiring tale of bravery etched forever in our collective memory. Marvel at intricately carved Ojibwa Grave-Posts—engravings that honor ancestors with reverence and grace. These sacred markers serve as reminders of enduring legacies passed down through generations—a testament to cultural continuity amidst changing times. Witness Mide dancing garters come alive through vibrant colors captured by lithography—the rhythmic movements symbolizing spiritual connections within traditional ceremonies—a celebration of unity among community members bound by shared beliefs.