Paiute Collection

LAS VEGAS: PAIUTE MAN, c1873. Enuintsigaip (One of the Ancients), a Paiute Native American from Las Vegas, guide to John Wesley Powell. Photograph by John K. Hillers, c1873

Two old Paiute Indian women with baskets and woven hats, one identified as Teha 1902 (photo)
682912 Two old Paiute Indian women with baskets and woven hats, one identified as Teha 1902 (photo); (add.info.: Two old Paiute Indian women with baskets and woven hats)

Group of Pah-ute Indians, Nevada 1875 (photo)
682958 Group of Pah-ute Indians, Nevada 1875 (photo); (add.info.: group of Paiute Indians including women and children. Most members of the tribe wear western clothing while some wear traditional)

Paiute basket maker 1902 (photo)
682804 Paiute basket maker 1902 (photo); (add.info.: Paiute basket maker); Universal History Archive/UIG

Paviotso house at Walker Lake, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Paviotso house at Walker Lake, c1924. Paviotso woman sitting outside thatched hut with baskets, possibly for winnowing, in foreground

An aged Paviotso of Pyramid Lake, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
An aged Paviotso of Pyramid Lake, c1924. Paiute Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, turned right, facing front

A Walker Lake Paviotso, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Walker Lake Paviotso, c1924. Paiute Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right

Shores of Walker Lake-Paviotso, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Shores of Walker Lake-Paviotso, c1924. Paviotso man standing on rock, fishing with spear in Walker Lake

The primitive artists-Paviotso, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The primitive artists-Paviotso, c1924. Paviotso man standing, marking side of glacial boulder that already has petroglyphs on it

Group of Pah-Ute Indians, Nevada, 1871. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Group of Pah-Ute Indians, Nevada, 1871. Albumen print, from the album " Geographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, " vol. 1

Piute Indians Resting, 1866 (oil on canvas)
712229 Piute Indians Resting, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Hill, Thomas (1829-1908); 61x81 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Native American Indian women, Elko, Nevada, USA
Native American Paiute Indian women, Elko, Nevada, USA. Date: 1912

A Piute Indian papoose (colour litho)
3639506 A Piute Indian papoose (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Piute Indian papoose)

Piute Indian Camp, Yosemite, 1890 (oil on canvas)
712228 Piute Indian Camp, Yosemite, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Hill, Thomas (1829-1908); 67.5x94.5 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Acorn Granaries of the Piute Indians, c. 1873 (oil on paper on board)
712226 Acorn Granaries of the Piute Indians, c.1873 (oil on paper on board) by Hill, Thomas (1829-1908); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

OREGON: INDIAN RESERVATION. Three Native American women on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in Oregon. The reservation is occupied and governed by a confederation of the Wasco, Tenino

Paiute family, Rox, Nevada, USA
A Native American Paiute family in their camp at Rox, Nevada, USA. Date: circa 1910

NEVADA: HOT SPRINGS. Sou Hot Springs in the Paiute Range in Nevada. Photograph by Timothy O Sullivan, 1867

PAIUTE NATIVE AMERICANS. A group of Paiute men seated outside an adobe dwelling. Photograph, early 20th century

PAIUTE MAN, c1924. A Paiute man from Walker Lake, Nevada. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1924

PAIUTE MAN, c1924. An elderly Paiute man from Pyramid Lake, Nevada. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1924

PAIUTE PAINTER, c1924. A Paiute Native American man painting on a boulder. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1924

WOVOKA AND TIM McCOY, 1926. Wovoka (c1858-1932), known as Jack Wilson, Paiute Native American mystic, left, with cowboy actor Colonel Tim McCoy on location for a Western film near Walker Lake

Star trails at an ancient petroglyph site near Bishop, California

PAIUTE CAMP, c1873. Four Paiute women wearing rabbit skin capes in front of a brush shelter, with conical baskets in the foreground, on the Kaibab Plateau, near the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona

PAIUTE GROUP, 1875. A group of Paiute Native Americans in Nevada. Photograph by Timothy O Sullivan, 1875

WOVOKA (c1858-1932). Also known as Jack Wilson. Northern Paiute religious leader who founded the Ghost Dance movement. Charcoal drawing after a photograph by James Mooney, 1891

CALIFORNIA: PAIUTE MEN. Group of Paiute Native Americans Stereograph, c1865

PAIUTE WOMEN, c1902. Two elderly Paiute women wearing woven hats, one identified as Teha. Photograph, c1902

PAIUTE WOMAN, c1905. An elderly Paiute woman, identified as Teha, 120 years old. Photograph, c1906

PAIUTE BASKET MAKER, c1902. A Paiute woman making a basket. Photograph by Charles C. Pierce, c1902

PAIUTE GUIDE, c1873. Enuintsigaip, a Paiute Native American guide, photographed near Las Vegas, Nevada by John K. Hillers, c1873

PAIUTE GROUP, c1873. Group of Paiute men wearing fake headdresses. Photographed at Kaibab, Arizona by John K. Hillers, 1873

UTAH: PAIUTE NATIVE AMERICANS. Southern Paiute Native Americans photographed in Salt Lake City, Utah, c1900

NATIVE AMERICANS: FIRE, 1872. Paiute Native Americans kindling a fire by friction. Photographed by J.K. Hillers near the Grand Canyon in 1872

PAIUTE GAMBLERS, c1873. The Old Gamblers. Four Paiute men gambling near Las Vegas, Nevada. Photographed by John K. Hillers, c1873

PAIUTE DWELLING, c1873. Tapeats, a Paiute Native American man who served as an informant for geologist John Wesley Powell, standing in front of his brush dwelling near St

PAIUTE WATER CARRIERS. Two Paiute girls carrying water in jugs on the Kaibab Plateau, near the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. Photographed by John K. Hillers, c1873

PAIUTE CAMP, c1873. A group of Paiute Native Americans seated in front of a summer home, formed from cedar trees, on the Kaibab Plateau, near the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona

PAIUTE CAMP, c1873. A Paiute family seated around a campfire on the Kaibab Plateau, near the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. Photographed by John K. Hillers, c1873

PAIUTE CAMP, c1873. The Paiute chief Chuarumpeak (center) and his family seated outside a wickiup on the Kaibab Plateau, near the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. Photographed by John K

(1844-1891). Northern Paiute Native American educator and activist
SARAH WINNEMUCCA (1844-1891). Northern Paiute Native American educator and activist

PAIUTE MAN, c1903. Captain John, a Paiute Native American. Photograph, c1903

SARAH WINNEMUCCA (1844-1891). Native American Paiute educator and activist

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The Paiute people, also known as the Pah-Ute or Piute Indians, have a rich and vibrant history that spans centuries. From their ancestral lands in Nevada to their presence in Oregon, these Native American tribes have left an indelible mark on the Western United States. In 1873, a captivating image captured the essence of a Paiute man from Las Vegas. Enuintsigaip, one of the Ancients, exuded wisdom and strength through his gaze. This photograph by an unknown artist serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and heritage embodied by this tribe. Another snapshot from 1871 showcases a group of Pah-Ute Indians in Nevada. Photographer Tim O'Sullivan immortalized this moment in time, capturing both their stoic expressions and traditional attire, and is through images like these that we gain insight into the daily lives and customs of these indigenous communities. An oil painting from 1866 depicts Piute Indians resting peacefully amidst nature's embrace. The artist skillfully portrays their connection with the land and highlights their harmonious coexistence with Mother Earth. Native American Indian women from Elko, Nevada are depicted in another photograph - strong individuals who carry forward traditions passed down through generations. Their resilience shines through as they proudly represent their culture within modern society. A colorful lithograph showcases a Piute Indian papoose – symbolizing hope for future generations while honoring ancestral roots. This artwork reminds us of the importance placed on family ties within Native American communities. The beauty of Yosemite National Park comes alive in an oil painting from 1890 depicting a Piute Indian camp nestled among towering trees. This scene transports us back to simpler times when nature was not only revered but served as both home and provider for these tribes. Acorn granaries were vital structures for storing food supplies during harsh winters; they feature prominently in an oil painting created around 1873 by an unknown artist on paper board.