Tomahawk Collection (#7)

The 12 Metre racing yachts Vim and Tomahawk, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 12 Metre racing yachts Vim and Tomahawk, 1939. Tomahawk was one of the large Twelves built just before the war. It was designed by Charles Nicholson and comissioned by the aviator Thomas Sopwith

Buffalo Dance, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph). Creator: George Catlin (1796 - 1872)
Buffalo Dance, from Catlins North American Indian Portfolio. Hunting Scenes and Amusements of the Rocky Mountains and Prairies of America, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Buffalo Dance (detail), pub. 1845 (colour lithograph). Creator: George Catlin (1796 - 1872)
Buffalo Dance (detail), from Catlins North American Indian Portfolio. Hunting Scenes and Amusements of the Rocky Mountains and Prairies of America, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Advertisement for The Sheboygan Boot & Shoe Co, c. 1900
Advertisement for The Sheboygan Boot & Shoe Co. c. 1900 (colour lithograph)

Hoop On the Forehead [E], c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hoop On the Forehead [E], c1908. Hoop On the Forehead, full-length portrait, facing right, holding a tomahawk in his right hand and a rifle in the left, tipi and tents in background

Cayuse type, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cayuse type, c1910. Half-length portrait of man with tomahawk

Holds The Enemy, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Holds The Enemy, c1908. Holds The Enemy, an Apsaroke man, half-length portrait, standing, facing front, wearing several shell necklaces, a beaded pouch about his waist, and holding a tomahawk

CANADA: FRENCH TRADERS. Native Americans trading with the French in eastern Canada, early 17th century. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

SYMBOLS: VICTORY AND WAR. Various symbols of victory and war

Tecumseh confronting William Henry Harrison
Shawnee chief Tecumseh confronting William Henry Harrison in Indiana. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Kentucky woman fighting off Native Americans, 1791
Wife of John Merrill defends her Kentucky home against Native Americans, 1791, Kentucky. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hannah Duston statue in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Digital photograph

Curtiss Tomahawk by A.F.D. Bannister, 1941. Date: 1941

Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk IIA trio of No112 Squadron RAF in North Africa, 1941

BARTRAM: SEMINOLE CHIEF. Mico Chlucco, the Long Warrior, an Oconee Seminole chief in northern Florida. Aquatint, 1791, by James Trenchard

MOSES KEOKUK (1821-1908). Sac and Fox Nation chief. With his son Charles, c1868. Photograph by A. Zeno Shindler, c1868

APACHE WARRIOR, 1846. Black Knife, an Apache warrior, riding on horseback in the American southwest. Oil on canvas, 1846, by John Mix Stanley

DUTCH FUR TRADE. Dutch settlers in America trading with the Native Americans. American lithograph, 1893

Curtiss Model 81 Tomahawk I, AH762

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Hannah Duston statue in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Digital photograph

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Hannah Duston statue in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Digital photograph

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Hannah Duston statue in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Digital photograph

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Hannah Duston statue in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Digital photograph

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Hannah Duston statue in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Digital photograph

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Hannah Duston statue in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Digital photograph

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English army ambushed near Lake George, New York, during the French and Indian War, 1755. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Discovery dance, Sac and Fox, Rock Island, Upper Mississippi, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Discovery dance, Sac and Fox, Rock Island, Upper Mississippi, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam

Begging dance, Sac and Fox, Rock Island, Upper Mississippi, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Begging dance, Sac and Fox, Rock Island, Upper Mississippi, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam

Sac or Fox brave, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Sac or Fox brave, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841

Native American hunters dancing wearing buffalo masks, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Native American hunters dancing wearing buffalo masks, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

Tuscarora Indians tracking fugitives, late 17th-early 18th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Kinnewankan, chief of the Sioux, 1922. Illustration from Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume II, British Empire to Dahomey, edited by J A Hammerton

Iroquois brave, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Iroquois brave, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841

Oneidas, Tuskaroras and Senecas, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Oneidas, Tuskaroras and Senecas, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841

Peorias and Piankashaws, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Peorias and Piankashaws, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841

Kickapoos and Weas, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Kickapoos and Weas, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians2, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841

Omahas, Fort Leavenworth, Lower Missouri, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Omahas, Fort Leavenworth, Lower Missouri, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841

Grand Pawnees, Fort Leavenworth, Lower Missouri, 1841. Artist: Tofswill and Myers
Grand Pawnees, Fort Leavenworth, Lower Missouri, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York

Not-een-a-akm, The Strong Wind, the interpreter, 1848. Artist: Harris
Not-een-a-akm, The Strong Wind, the interpreter, 1848. An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard, published by Hippolyte Bailliere, (London, third edition, 1848)

The Boston Tea Party, 16 December 1773, (1872). The Boston Tea Party was a protest by the American colonists against Great Britain in which they destroyed many crates of tea on ships in Boston

Death Whoop, 1868. Artist: Seth Eastman
Death Whoop, 1868. A Native American takes a scalp

Sioux war dance, 1888. The Dakota Plains Indians of North America usually held four days of ceremonies before departing for battle. Ceremonies such as this induce a state of self hypnosis

Birthday card for an 8th Birthday - one of the two children playing amid the large number eight is dressed in Red Indian (Indigenous Native American) costume. Date: 1930s

Airacobra and Tomahawk fighters by G. H. Davis
RAF American fighters during the Second World War: the Airacobra and the Tomahawk. Orthodox and unusual design of two American machines in service with the RAF. Date: 1942

Tomahawk Arms Nations series N3 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
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POSTER: ROYAL AIR FORCE. Poster illustrating the various aircraft of the British Royal Air Force, c1943

NATIVE AMERICAN SHIELD. Kiowa of Comanche shield adorned with feathers, with tomahawks, knives, arrows and other weaponry. Photographed on a woven blanket, c1891

WORLD WAR II: KITTYHAWK. A P-40 single-engine fighter plane in flight, called Kittyhawk, Tomahawk and Warhawk by the British, flown in World War II. Photograph, c1943

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"Tomahawk: A Symbol of Heritage, Courage, and Flight" The tomahawk holds a significant place in history, representing the rich cultural heritage of the Osage Chief from around 1830. This powerful weapon was not only wielded with strength but also carried deep racial and historical significance. In "Be Just and Fear Not. " - a captivating color litho artwork - we witness the valor associated with this iconic tool. It reminds us to stand firm in our convictions, always striving for justice without succumbing to fear. Beyond its historical context, the tomahawk takes on various forms across different realms. From the North Native American stone tomahawk that showcases exquisite craftsmanship to modern-day aircraft like G-OATS Piper PA-38 Tomahawk or Piper Tomahawks such as G-BGGJ, G-DTOO, G-DFLY, F-GJHT; it continues to captivate our imagination. Just as these aircraft soar through the skies with grace and precision, they pay homage to their namesake's legacy by embodying courage and determination. The Piper PA-38 Tomahawks symbolize freedom of flight while honoring an ancient tradition that still resonates today. In another realm entirely lies "Saguaro Gatherers, " a mesmerizing photo capturing indigenous people amidst towering cacti. Though seemingly unrelated at first glance, this image serves as a reminder that even within diverse cultures and landscapes, there exists shared admiration for ancestral customs represented by the tomahawk. Whether it be through artistry or aviation marvels like G-OATS Piper PA-38 Tomahawk or other variations such as G-BGGJ or G-DTOO – each bearing their own unique stories – we are reminded of our collective past while embracing progress towards a brighter future. The tomahawk remains an enduring symbol bridging generations together; reminding us all to honor traditions while forging ahead fearlessly into uncharted territories.