Ojibway Collection

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

Ojibway Picture Writing
Picture-writing of the Ojibway people of North America

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

Metakoosega ( Pure Tobacco ), a Chippeway warrior
3780703 Metakoosega ( Pure Tobacco ), a Chippeway warrior by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862); (add.info.: Metakoosega ( Pure Tobacco ), a Chippeway warrior

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)

The Ojibway maiden disclosing Pontiacs plot (engraving)
984443 The Ojibway maiden disclosing Pontiacs plot (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ojibway maiden disclosing Pontiacs plot)

Okeemakeequid, a Chippeway chief
3780713 Okeemakeequid, a Chippeway chief by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862); (add.info.: Okeemakeequid, a Chippeway chief. Native American chief of the Chippeway (Ojibwe) tribe. Portrait by Charles B

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)

Weshcubb ( The Sweet ), a Chippeway chief
3780705 Weshcubb ( The Sweet ), a Chippeway chief by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862); (add.info.: Weshcubb ( The Sweet ), a Chippeway chief. Native American chief of the Red Lake Chippeway (Ojibwa)

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)

Picture-writing (litho)
6013755 Picture-writing (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture-writing. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

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

OJIBWAY PICTURE WRITING
Picture-writing of the Ojibway people of North America. Date: 19th century

Chippewas, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Chippewas, 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

Chippewa snowshoe dance, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Chippewa snowshoe dance, 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

Sioux canoes and Chippewa snowshoes, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Sioux canoes and Chippewa snowshoes, 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

The War Dance, by the Ojibbeway Indians, 1848. Artist: Harris
The War Dance, by the Ojibbeway Indians: The Flying Cloud, Tobacco, The Moonlight Night, The Flying Gull. 1848. An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard

Hiawatha And Minnehaha. Representation Of The Character Created By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1807-1882. American Poet

Ojibwe Native American petition, 1849
Ojibwe Native American petition. Artwork of the birch bark petition presented by Native Americans of the Ojibwe Tribe to US President Fillmore in 1849

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Ojibway Culture in Canada" In this captivating collection of images, we delve into the fascinating world of the Ojibway people. From a young Ojibwa girl meticulously cleaning her catch to an intriguing depiction Picture Writing, these glimpses offer us a window into their vibrant traditions and way of life. One striking image takes us back to 1864, where Hole-in-the-Day (Younger), a Chippewa Indian delegate, stands as a testament to the resilience and diplomacy of his people. The creator remains unknown, but their representation serves as a reminder that Native American voices have long played significant roles in shaping history. Metakoosega (Pure Tobacco), portrayed here as a formidable Chippeway warrior, embodies strength and courage. His presence reminds us of the warriors who defended their lands with unwavering determination against all odds. The engraving showcasing Ojibwa Grave-Posts evokes both reverence and curiosity about ancient burial practices. Each post tells its own story, honoring those who came before and reminding us that our connection to ancestors is sacred. Mide dancing garters come alive in vibrant colors through lithography—a celebration of cultural rituals passed down through generations. These dances serve not only as entertainment but also hold spiritual significance for the community. Sacred Birch Bark Records provide invaluable insights into traditional knowledge systems preserved by the Ojibway people. Through meticulous craftsmanship on birch bark scrolls, they recorded historical events and shared wisdom across time—an enduring testament to their profound respect for nature's gifts. Ojibwa Facial Decoration showcases intricate patterns adorning faces—each stroke representing personal identity or ceremonial purpose. This art form exemplifies how beauty intertwines with culture among indigenous communities worldwide. In an engraving titled "The Ojibway maiden disclosing Pontiac's plot, " we witness bravery personified by an unnamed Ojibway maiden.