Tomahawk Collection (#8)

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

BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missile, digital illustration

COOPER: DEERSLAYER, 1925. The Native American with his tomahawk charges Deerslayer [Natty Bumppo]: illustration by N.C. Wyeth to a 1925 edition of The Deerslayer by James Fenimore Cooper

SIEUR DE MAISONNEUVE (1612-1676). Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve. French colonial administrator. Sieur de Maisonneuve fighting the Iroquois outside the fort at Montreal, Canada, 1644

A tomahawk missile launch aboard USS Sterett
San Diego, June 22, 2010 - A tomahawk missile launches off the aft vertical launching system aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG-104)

A tomahawk missile launch aboard USS Preble
Pacific Ocean, September 28, 2010 - Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG-88) conduct an operational tomahawk missile launch while underway in a training area off the coast of

A replica of the Curtiss P-40E Warhawk is part of the Peterson Air and Space Museum at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The P-40 was Americas foremost fighter in service when World War II began

USS Barry launches a Tomahawk cruise missile
March 29, 2011 - The guided missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG-52) launches a Tomahawk cruise missile from the Mediterranean Sea in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn

A tomahawk missile launch aboard USS Milius
March 22, 2003 - A Tomahawk land attack missile launches from USS Milius in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

A Tomahawk cruise missile fired from USS Barry as seen through night-vision lenses
Seen through night-vision lenses aboard amphibious transport dock USS Ponce, the guided missile destroyer USS Barry fires Tomahawk cruise missiles in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn

A Tactical Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile conducts a controlled flight test in
China Lake, California, November 10, 2002 - A Tactical Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile conducts a controlled flight test over the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

Pocahontas interceding for the life of Smith in 1607, illustration from Tales
KW222507 Pocahontas interceding for the life of Smith in 1607, illustration from Tales of Travellers or A View from the World, published 1838 (litho) by English School

Shau-Hau-Napo-Tinia, an Iowa Chief, 1837, illustration from The Indian Tribes of North America
BAL122957 Shau-Hau-Napo-Tinia, an Iowa Chief, 1837, illustration from The Indian Tribes of North America, Vol.1, by Thomas L. McKenney and James Hall, pub

Young Ma-Has-Ka, Chief of the Iowas, 1837, illustration from The Indian Tribes
BAL122954 Young Ma-Has-Ka, Chief of the Iowas, 1837, illustration from The Indian Tribes of North America, Vol.1, by Thomas L. McKenney and James Hall, pub

Weapons, utensils and ornaments of American Indians, from The History of Mankind, Vol
BAL126168 Weapons, utensils and ornaments of American Indians, from The History of Mankind, Vol.1, by Prof. Friedrich Ratzel, 1896 (litho) by English School

Indian of the Nation of Kaskaskia, from the atlas to Callots Voyage dans
BAL111675 Indian of the Nation of Kaskaskia, from the atlas to Callots Voyage dans l Amerique Septentrionale, 1826, engraved by Tardieu (engraving) by French School

MALAYSIAN CULTURE. Fabrics and weapons of the Malays. Chromolithograph, 1893

JOHN SMITH (1580-1631). English soldier and colonist in America. Captain John Smith taken captive by the Powhatan Native Americans

SIEUR DE MAISONNEUVE (1612-1676). Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve. French colonial administrator. Sieur de Maisonneuve fighting the Iroquois outside the fort at Montreal, 1644. Drawing by C.W

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CARTOON. Benjamin Franklin and the Quakers. A cartoon depicting Benjamin Franklin (foreground) eyeing a group of his Quaker friends who are expressing their fears of the Paxton

INDIAN WARS, 1878. Oh! Oh! Howard! I am still pursuing the Indians - Telegram from General O
INDIAN WARS, 1878. Oh! Oh! Howard! " I am still pursuing the Indians" - Telegram from General O. O. Howard. Cartoon showing General Oliver Otis Howard running from a Native American around

FRONTIERSMAN, 1858. The Last Shot. Lithograph, 1858, by Currier and Ives

IROQUOIS CHIEF AND WARRIOR. A chief in European dress, a child, and a warrior scalping an enemy. Aquatint, c1787, by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

ABENAKI MEN AND SOLDIER. A sachem of the Abenakee Nation rescuing an English officer from the Indians. Woodcut, American, c1768

SIOUX NATIVE AMERICAN, c1900. Shooting Pieces, a Sioux Native American from Buffalo Bills Wild West Show. Photograph by Gertrude Kasebier, c1900

NAST: NATIVE AMERICANS, 1881. Now for Indian Recreation and Vacation. Cartoon, 1881, by Thomas Nast

CATLIN: PAWNEE CHIEF. Shon-ka-ki-he-ga, Horse Chief, Grand Pawnee Head Chief: canvas, 1831-34, by George Catlin

IROQUOIS WARRIOR with tomahawk and ball-club. Aquatint, c1787, by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

DEATH OF TECUMSEH, 1813. The death of the Shawnee chief Tecumseh at the Battle of the Thames, Ontario, Canada, 5 October 1813. American lithograph, 1833

PLAINS HIDE PAINTING. Hide painting by a Native American artist of the Great Plains, 19th century, depicting a battle scene

TECUMSEH: THAMES, 1813. Tecumseh exhorting his warriors at the Battle of the Thames in 1813. Pen and ink drawing by C.W. Jefferys

TECUMSEH: BATTLECRY, 1813. Tecumseh exhorting his warriors at the Battle of the Thames in 1813: pen and ink drawing by C.W. Jefferys

Curtiss Tomahawk Fighter Aircraft of the RAF. Date: 1941

Dunedin, Otago Harbour and Otago Peninsula - aerial

Curtiss Model 81 Tomahawk I, AH769

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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.