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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Indigenous Peoples Through Art

Background imageIndigineous Collection: An Eskimo muskrat hunter paddling through the marsh, Kotzebue, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

An Eskimo muskrat hunter paddling through the marsh, Kotzebue, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315335 An Eskimo muskrat hunter paddling through the marsh, Kotzebue, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Crossing the Divide or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River, c. 1837 (w / c on paper)

Crossing the Divide or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River, c. 1837 (w / c on paper)
5310546 Crossing the Divide or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River, c.1837 (w/c on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 21.6x29.3 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Background imageIndigineous Collection: The Colossal Statues of Ancient Rome, Historic Rome, Italy

The Colossal Statues of Ancient Rome, Historic Rome, Italy
7278546 The Colossal Statues of Ancient Rome, Historic Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colossal Statues of Ancient Rome, Historic Rome, Italy)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Native woman from Prince William's entry. 1785 (engraving)

Native woman from Prince William's entry. 1785 (engraving)
8766930 Native woman from Prince William's entry. 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native woman from Prince William's entry. ( James Cook third journey in the Pacific Ocean)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware)

Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295746 Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware); 3x27 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Dinner plate of the 'Arctic Scenery' pattern)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Tarascos Indians, inhabitants of the state of Michoacan. Mexico, 19th century, Chromolithography

Tarascos Indians, inhabitants of the state of Michoacan. Mexico, 19th century, Chromolithography
AIS5388724 Tarascos Indians, inhabitants of the state of Michoacan. Mexico, 19th century, Chromolithography.

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Unidentified Seminole 1831 (Oil on canvas)

Unidentified Seminole 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766613 Unidentified Seminole 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 98.4x85.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Timpoochee Barnard (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas)

Timpoochee Barnard (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766612 Timpoochee Barnard (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 98.4x85.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Pyramid in Egypt, c.1900 (photo)

Pyramid in Egypt, c.1900 (photo)
8698315 Pyramid in Egypt, c.1900 (photo) by Bonfils Studio (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Cairo, Khafre's Pyramid)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Sunny Climes, Tahiti, 1883 (oil on canvas)

Sunny Climes, Tahiti, 1883 (oil on canvas)
8736087 Sunny Climes, Tahiti, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Chevalier, Nicholas (1828-1902); 99 x 152.5 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear

Background imageIndigineous Collection: A native beautiful woman from Eaoo, 1785 (engraving)

A native beautiful woman from Eaoo, 1785 (engraving)
8766922 A native beautiful woman from Eaoo, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A native beautiful woman from EAOO ( James Cook)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Native man from Kamtchaka, 1785 (engraving)

Native man from Kamtchaka, 1785 (engraving)
8766919 Native man from Kamtchaka, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native man from Kamtchaka.( 3rd journey by Cpt. James Cook in 1785 ) 1785); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel)

Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel)
7295303 Landing at Mallicolo, 1774, c.1776 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24.1x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Statue of a wounded Murmillo, a heavily armed Roman gladiator

Statue of a wounded Murmillo, a heavily armed Roman gladiator
7278263 Statue of a wounded Murmillo, a heavily armed Roman gladiator; Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of a wounded Murmillo, myrmillo, mirmillo, mormillo, was a heavily armed Roman gladiator)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson

The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson
7295686 The Cession of the District of Matavai in the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) to Captain James Wilson, 1798-99 (oil on canvas) by Smirke

Background imageIndigineous Collection: 'Fort Rupert, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 23rd 1851 [Canada]', 1851 (watercolour)

'Fort Rupert, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 23rd 1851 [Canada]', 1851 (watercolour)
7295636 'Fort Rupert, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 23rd 1851 [Canada]', 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe

Background imageIndigineous Collection: A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture., 1827 (corn husk)

A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture., 1827 (corn husk, cotton, wool)
7295423 A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture., 1827 (corn husk, cotton, wool, glass beads, deer skin); 4x27x12 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Plates of Captain Cook Voyages, Volume I Interview between Commodore Byron and the Patagonians

Plates of Captain Cook Voyages, Volume I Interview between Commodore Byron and the Patagonians
7295522 Plates of Captain Cook Voyages, Volume I Interview between Commodore Byron and the Patagonians, 18th century (engraving); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: George Catlin's North American Indian Portfolio

George Catlin's North American Indian Portfolio
7301606 George Catlin's North American Indian Portfolio; Private Collection; (add.info.: Attacking the Grizzly Bear. Mounted Indians attack a bear with lances and an axe)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Sunday bonnets at the Navigators Islands (Samoa), Apia Bay, September 14 1849 (watercolour)

Sunday bonnets at the Navigators Islands (Samoa), Apia Bay, September 14 1849 (watercolour)
7295602 Sunday bonnets at the Navigators Islands (Samoa), Apia Bay, September 14 1849 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 19.4x32.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint)

First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint)
7295570 First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint) by Sackhouse, John (1797-1819); 29.2x42.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas)

Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas)
7338023 Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: View of the Bay of Islands (Dusky Bay) (New Zealand), with a Maori family

View of the Bay of Islands (Dusky Bay) (New Zealand), with a Maori family
MMM5484519 View of the Bay of Islands (Dusky Bay) (New Zealand), with a Maori family. Engraving (33.9x47.1 cm) from a drawing by William Hodges (1744-1797), around 1785

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Osage tribe members in France. (print)

Osage tribe members in France. (print)
7419893 Osage tribe members in France. (print); (add.info.: In 1827 six members of the Osage tribe journeyed to France. The three shown in this 1827 print by L)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: The missionary ship 'Duff' arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint)

The missionary ship 'Duff' arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint)
7341673 The missionary ship 'Duff' arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint) by Kronheim, Joseph Martin (1810-96); 18x25.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: North America Red skin Indian, 1861 (engraving)

North America Red skin Indian, 1861 (engraving)
6947879 North America Red skin Indian, 1861 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: North America Red skin Indian. Human races)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas)

Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas)
7295301 Landing of Captain Cook at Middleburg, Friendly Islands, 1774-97 (oil on canvas) by Hodges, William (1744-97) (after); 45.2x59.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageIndigineous Collection: The Spanish in America burning an Indian village (litho)

The Spanish in America burning an Indian village (litho)
PNP344509 The Spanish in America burning an Indian village (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures.

Background imageIndigineous Collection: War Shirt, 1830-40 (deer hide, ermine tails, glass pony beads, hair, porcupine quills)

War Shirt, 1830-40 (deer hide, ermine tails, glass pony beads, hair, porcupine quills, and trade cloth)
5862026 War Shirt, 1830-40 (deer hide, ermine tails, glass pony beads, hair, porcupine quills, and trade cloth) by Native American, (19th century); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Hunter and Indian Guide, 1869 (oil on canvas)

Hunter and Indian Guide, 1869 (oil on canvas)
XOS5882164 Hunter and Indian Guide, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Woodhouse, C.L. (19th century); 64.5x78.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by C. L. Woodhouse).

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Sioux warriors in flight (engraving)

Sioux warriors in flight (engraving)
8631225 Sioux warriors in flight (engraving) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sioux warriors in flight during a Native American uprising)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Bretagne, La Signature de Monsieur le Maire (colour photo)

Bretagne, La Signature de Monsieur le Maire (colour photo)
8653048 Bretagne, La Signature de Monsieur le Maire (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bretagne, La Signature de Monsieur le Maire)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Fouesnant, La Reine des Pommiers et ses Demoiselles d'honneur (colour photo)

Fouesnant, La Reine des Pommiers et ses Demoiselles d'honneur (colour photo)
8653039 Fouesnant, La Reine des Pommiers et ses Demoiselles d'honneur (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fouesnant)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)

Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)
8648516 Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho) by Kirk, Maria Louise (1860-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: " 'Take my bait, O King of Fishes)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)

Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)
8648514 Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho) by Kirk, Maria Louise (1860-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)

Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)
8648511 Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho) by Kirk, Maria Louise (1860-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Westward, westward)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)

Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho)
8648509 Illustration for Hiawatha by Longfellow (colour litho) by Kirk, Maria Louise (1860-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Maori War-Dance (engraving)

Maori War-Dance (engraving)
8648109 Maori War-Dance (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori War-Dance)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: New Zealand, 1890s: Fine Specimen of Maori Carving (b/w photo)

New Zealand, 1890s: Fine Specimen of Maori Carving (b/w photo)
8662408 New Zealand, 1890s: Fine Specimen of Maori Carving (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fine Specimen of Maori Carving)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Gold prospectors, New Granada, Colombia (litho)

Gold prospectors, New Granada, Colombia (litho)
8663750 Gold prospectors, New Granada, Colombia (litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold prospectors, New Granada, Colombia)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Coffee, tea and cocoa (engraving)

Coffee, tea and cocoa (engraving)
8663837 Coffee, tea and cocoa (engraving) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coffee, tea and cocoa and their countries of origin)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Kartoffeleinfuhrung / Potato Introduction (colour litho)

Kartoffeleinfuhrung / Potato Introduction (colour litho)
8666137 Kartoffeleinfuhrung / Potato Introduction (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kartoffeleinfuhrung)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Initiation Rites of young warriors of the Mandan tribe, 1850

Initiation Rites of young warriors of the Mandan tribe, 1850
3479503 Initiation Rites of young warriors of the Mandan tribe, 1850; (add.info.: Initiation Rites of young warriors of the Mandan tribe Ohio and Mississippi)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe

Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe
3480326 Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe; (add.info.: Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe; By John Webber (1751 - 1793)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's (manuscript)

Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's (manuscript)
3521796 Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's (manuscript); (add.info.: Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Natives of Chile

Natives of Chile
3478883 Natives of Chile; (add.info.: Natives of Chile, South America. Copperplate engraving from Allain Manesson Mallet; Description de l'Univers, 1686.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageIndigineous Collection: hilkat woman weaving blanket, Alaska 1910 (photo)

hilkat woman weaving blanket, Alaska 1910 (photo)
682811 hilkat woman weaving blanket, Alaska 1910 (photo); (add.info.: The pattern, a painted board, was designed by the men and represented clan or lineage crests)

Background imageIndigineous Collection: Dish. Top down view, c.1840 (earthenware)

Dish. Top down view, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295749 Dish. Top down view, c.1840 (earthenware); 28.5x40x28 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A two-handled soup tureen)



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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Indigenous Peoples Through Art and Photography" Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through time as we delve into the vibrant world of indigenous cultures. From the frozen landscapes of Alaska to the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica, these remarkable artworks and photographs offer a glimpse into the lives and traditions of indigenous communities. In an enchanting black-and-white photograph, we witness an Eskimo muskrat hunter gracefully paddling through a marsh in Kotzebue, Alaska. The image transports us to a bygone era, where survival depended on skillful navigation and intimate knowledge of nature's rhythms. Traveling further back in time, we encounter "Crossing the Divide or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River, " depicted with watercolors on paper. This vivid scene captures trappers braving treacherous terrains in search of sustenance and survival. Their determination is palpable as they face adversity head-on. The artwork collection by Waldeck unveils mesmerizing glimpses into Mesoamerican civilization. Box after box reveals intricate prints that showcase their rich cultural tapestry. We are introduced to gods like Goddess Teoyaomqui, whose presence emanates from every brushstroke; divinities who held immense power over their people; and heroes who inspired generations with their bravery. Amongst this treasure trove lies "Portrait of Black Hawk and Na-Be-Ghi-Zeik, " immortalizing two influential figures from Native American history. Their dignified expressions speak volumes about resilience in times marked by struggle and injustice. Leaving behind ancestral lands was often inevitable for many indigenous peoples due to colonization's impact. In 1911, young individuals bid farewell to home as they embarked on a new chapter at Carlisle Indian School—an institution aimed at assimilating them into mainstream society—a poignant moment captured forever in chromolitho form.