War Bonnet Collection (#2)

North American Indian, 1912. Artist: Elliott & Fry
North American Indian, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

A Native American chief and squaws, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

A Sahaptin chief, 1912. Artist: Robert Wilson Shufeldt
A Sahaptin chief, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Indian types of North America, 1909. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 8, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1909]

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

Portrait of an American Indian, 20th century

Aborigines of North America, 1873. Artist: JJ Crew
Aborigines of North America, 1873. From Left to right: Iriouois (Iroquois), Assiniboine, Crow, Pawnee woman, Assiniboine in gala dress, Dakotah (Lakota) or Sioux warrior

A Group of Sioux Indians, 1872. Engraving from John Gilmary Sheas A Childs History of the United States, Hess and McDavitt, (New York, 1872)

The Prince of Wales in Native American dress, Canada, c1930s. The future King Edward VIII was invested with the title of Chief Morning Star by the Stony Creek indians

SIOUX FAMILY, c1910. A Sioux family. Photograph by J. A. Anderson, c1910
SIOUX FAMILY, c1910. A Sioux family. Photograph by J.A. Anderson, c1910

ETHNOGRAPHIC RECORDING. Mountain Chief, a Piegan Blackfoot man, having his voice recorded by ethnologist Frances Densmore. Photograph, 1916

SIOUX MEN, c1875. Group of Sioux men. Back row, left to right: Joe Merrivale, Young Spotted Tail, Antoine Janis; Sitting: Touch-the-Clouds, Little Big Man, Black Cool

GREAT SIOUX WAR, 1876. Shoshone Native Americans, who fought for the U.S. military in the Great Sioux War of 1876, performing a war dance at their camp on Goose Creek on 15 June 1876

NATIVE AMERICAN AND RIFLE. White Mans Weapon. A Native American man of the Great Plains examining a newly-acquired rifle while standing in front of a pile of older native weapons

SIOUX CITIZENSHIP, 1907. A U. S. allotting surveyor (center) and his interpreter
SIOUX CITIZENSHIP, 1907. A U.S. allotting surveyor (center) and his interpreter (left) granting citizenship to Oglala Sioux Native American chief American Horse on the Pine Ridge reservation in South

CATLIN: MANDAN CHIEF, c1832. Mah-to-toh-pa, or Four Bears, chief of the Missouri River Mandans. Painting by George Catlin, c1832

SIOUX MAN, c1898. Afraid of Eagle, a Sioux Native American man. Photographed by Adolph F. Muhr, c1898

INDIAN DELEGATION, 1863. Native Americans of the Southern Plains delegation, at the White House Conservatory, 27 March 1863. At far right is Mary Todd Lincoln

KING: PAWNEE, c1822. Petalesharro (Generous Chief). Loup Pawnee. Wood, c1822, by Charles Bird King

ARIKARA CHIEF, 1908. Sitting Bear, an Arikara chief. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, 1908

North American Indians see Londons wonders. Indians interested at the Tower of London, in a suit of Henry VIIIths armour. 30 August 1923

Postcard of Buffalo Calf, A Jicarilla Apache. ca. 1924, Buffalo Calf, A Jicarilla Apache, Arizona. The Apaches are conveniently divided into Eastern and Western bands

Postcard of Chief Iron Tail and Buffalo Bill. ca. 1920, A portrait of Buffalo Bill Cody, right, and Chief Iron Tail, also known as Cinta Muzza

OGLETHORPE AT SAVANNAH. The landing of James Oglethorpe and 130 colonists at Savannah, Georgia, on 13 January 1733. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

SIOUX NATIVE AMERICAN, c1899. Little Soldier, a Sioux Native American. Photograph by Adolph Muhr, c1898

SIOUX BRAVE, c1900. Stampede, a Sioux Native American brave. Photographed by John Alvin Anderson, c1900

SIOUX CHIEF, c1905. Stinking Bear, a Sioux Native American chief. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1905

SIOUX NATIVE AMERICAN, c1898. Shout At, a Sioux Native American, wearing a breastplate and war bonnet. Photograph by Adolph Muhr, c1899

CHEYENNE NATIVE AMERICAN, c1878. Two Moons. Photographed c1878

SIOUX IN CAMP, c1908. A group of Sioux Native American men, possibly members of Pawnee Bills Wild West Show, seated in a semicircle next to a tipi, with horses in the rear

NATI2A-00054
Native American warrior counting coup, northern Great Plains. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

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"War Bonnet: A Symbol of Native American Heritage and Valor" The war bonnet, a majestic headdress adorned with feathers, holds deep cultural significance among various Native American tribes. It represents the bravery, leadership, and spiritual connection to nature that were integral to their way of life. One notable figure who wore the war bonnet was Washakie, a revered Crow chief known for his wisdom and diplomacy. Captured in a photograph from 1885, his regal presence is enhanced by the intricate details of his headdress. Karl Bodmer's watercolor painting from 1832-34 showcases Mah-to-toh-pa, also known as Four Bears – a Mandan chief donning an impressive war bonnet. The vibrant colors and meticulous brushstrokes bring forth the power and authority embodied by this esteemed leader. Edward S. Curtis' sepia print captures Pretty Paint in 1904 wearing an exquisite war bonnet. This image serves as a testament to Curtis' dedication in preserving Native American culture through photography. Photographs from unknown creators depict Sioux chiefs such as Spotted Tail and Blue Horse proudly displaying their war bonnets during important gatherings or ceremonies between 1865 and 1899. These images offer glimpses into the rich heritage of these indigenous communities. Not all depictions are celebratory; some highlight conflicts faced by Native Americans during colonization. A color lithograph portrays an attack on a train by Native Americans in Arizona – showcasing resistance against encroachment on their lands. Another colored engraving depicts "The Ghost Dance, " which symbolized hope amidst despair during the Lakota Sioux uprising of 1890-1891. The participants wear their war bonnets while engaging in this spiritual movement aimed at restoring harmony between humans and nature. Lastly, chromolithographs portray Sioux Indian warriors clad in traditional attire with striking war bonnets – evoking both fearlessness on the battlefield and reverence for their cultural heritage.