Shoshone Collection

NATIVE AMERICANS: SIGN LANGUAGE. The Shoshone chief Tendoy using signs to communicate with Huerito, an Apache chief, at Washington, D.C

North American Indian painting, early 20th century. Painting on moose skin by Shoshone, Katsikodi
534841 North American Indian painting, early 20th century. Painting on moose skin by Shoshone, Katsikodi, showing Buffalo hunt. In centre Shoshone perform Sun Dance; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ramshorn Mountain and Badlands near Dubois, Wyoming

Brown's Service, Baker, Shoshone, California, USA
Brown's Service and Cafe on the Death Valley turnoff, Baker, Shoshone, California, USA. Date: circa 1940

Snake Indians Watching the Approach of a Canoe, c. 1837 (pencil, w / c and gouache on paper)
5310530 Snake Indians Watching the Approach of a Canoe, c.1837 (pencil, w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 18.8x27.3 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Tribe Shoshone, c. 1837 (pen and ink, w / c and gouache on paper)
5310525 Tribe Shoshone, c.1837 (pen and ink, w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 22.6x18.5 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Otium Cum Dignitati Smoking the Calumet, c. 1837 (pencil, w / c and gouache on paper)
5310523 Otium Cum Dignitati Smoking the Calumet, c.1837 (pencil, w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 20.4x19.1 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Snake Indians Migrating, c. 1837 (pen and ink, wash, and gouache on paper)
5310485 Snake Indians Migrating, c.1837 (pen and ink, wash, and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 23.2x30.8 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Presents to Snake Indians, c. 1837 (oil on paper)
5310526 Presents to Snake Indians, c.1837 (oil on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 17.8x15.9 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Root Diggers, c. 1837 (w / c and gouache on paper)
5310542 Root Diggers, c.1837 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 19.4x14.4 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Shoshones, Green River, c. 1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper)
5310503 Shoshones, Green River, c.1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 19.7x14 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Reaching Camp, Removing the Saddles, c. 1837 (pencil, pen and ink, wash, and gouache on paper)
5310486 Reaching Camp, Removing the Saddles, c.1837 (pencil, pen and ink, wash, and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 15.9x24.2 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Shoshone Camp Fording a River, c. 1837 (w / c on paper)
5310517 Shoshone Camp Fording a River, c.1837 (w/c on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 20.4x16.7 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Indian Women, Shoshones, c. 1837 (w / c on paper)
5310500 Indian Women, Shoshones, c.1837 (w/c on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 11.1x16.9 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Fontenelle Chased by a Grizzly Bear, c. 1837 (pen, ink and wash on paper)
5310544 Fontenelle Chased by a Grizzly Bear, c.1837 (pen, ink and wash on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 17.7x19.7 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Snakes Pursued by Blackfeet, c. 1837 (watercolour on paper)
5054737 Snakes Pursued by Blackfeet, c.1837 (watercolour on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 10.5x12.7 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; American, out of copyright

Females, Snake Tribe, Driving Horses, c. 1837 (pencil, w / c and gouache on paper)
5054741 Females, Snake Tribe, Driving Horses, c.1837 (pencil, w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 10.8x19.7 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; American, out of copyright

Shoshone Female Throwing the Lasso, c. 1837 (pencil, w / c and gouache on paper)
5054738 Shoshone Female Throwing the Lasso, c.1837 (pencil, w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 10.8x11.8 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; American, out of copyright

Trappers and Snake Indians Conversing by Signs, c. 1837 (pencil, w / c and gouache on paper)
5310502 Trappers and Snake Indians Conversing by Signs, c.1837 (pencil, w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 22.9x35.3 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; American

Shoshone Root Diggers, c. 1837 (pen and ink and watercolor on paper)
5054740 Shoshone Root Diggers, c.1837 (pen and ink and watercolor on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 12.1x15.9 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; American, out of copyright

Adventures of the Lewis and Clarke Expedition
Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clarke reaching the Pacific Ocean 46, Indian woman protecting her child from fire under a buffalo hide 47, and Clarke escaping from a river deluge 48

Sacajawea on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1933 (screen print)
2622266 Sacajawea on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1933 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sheshonee Man and Woman
Sheshonee (Shoshone or Shoshoni) Man and Woman, Native American Indians. 1832

Chief Washakie (c. 1804-1900) (b / w photo)
PNP246196 Chief Washakie (c.1804-1900) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Scenes of Plains Indian Life, c. 1880 (pigment on elkhide)
5848722 Scenes of Plains Indian Life, c.1880 (pigment on elkhide) by Cotsiogo or Cosiogo (Cadzi Cody) (1866-1912); 172.7x200.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Woman of the Snake-Tribe and Woman of the Cree-Tribe, plate 33 from volume 2 of
AHE60173 Woman of the Snake-Tribe and Woman of the Cree-Tribe, plate 33 from volume 2 of Travels in the Interior of North America, 1832-34, engraved by P

Snake Indians (oil on canvas)
CH5150 Snake Indians (oil on canvas) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Se-go-witz and his Bride in her Rabbit Skin Robes, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
495472 Se-go-witz and his Bride in her Rabbit Skin Robes, c.1880 (b/w photo) by Savage, Charles Roscoe (1832-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Possibly Sagwitch)

Interpreter Sacagawea reunited with the Shoshone people on Lewis and Clarkes Expedition 49
6337880 Interpreter Sacagawea reunited with the Shoshone people on Lewis and Clarkes Expedition 49, a Native American presents a tobacco pipe to the Medicine Stone 50

A Shoshonee Indian Smoking, ca. 1860s. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
A Shoshonee Indian Smoking, ca. 1860s

Three Shoshonee Warriors Armed for War, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Three Shoshonee Warriors Armed for War, 1861/1869. Oon-jes-sie, Tis-sim-un-ye and Wat-e-goes-bil in 1855

Three Shoshonee Warriors, 1861. Creator: George Catlin
Three Shoshonee Warriors, 1861. Yau-nau-shau-pix, Nau-en-sau-pic and On-da-wout (celebrated warriors)

Shoshone, 1867-72. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Shoshone, 1867-72

Moose skin by North American Shoshone Indian, showing Buffalo hunt, 20th century. Artist: Katsikodi
Painting on Moose skin by North American Shoshone Indian, 20th century, showing buffalo hunt. Centre: Shoshoni perform Sun Dance

American Native
Antique illustration of a American Native

Bighorn Ram (Ovis Canadensis) Walking Through Snowy Meadow, Shoshone National Forest; Wyoming, United States Of America

Lone American Bison (Bison Bison) Standing In Snowy Meadow With Rugged Cliffs In Background, Shoshone National Forest; Wyoming, United States Of America

Large Bighorn Ram (Ovis Canadensis) Kneeling Down Into Blowing Snow, Shoshone National Forest; Wyoming, United States Of America

Close Up Of Bighorn Ram (Ovis Canadensis) With Broomed (Splintered) Horn Tips Resulting From Butting Heads With Other Rams, Shoshone National Forest; Wyoming, United States Of America

SHOSHONE NATIVE AMERICAN. A Shoshone Native American man, identified as Measaw. Photographed c1899

General view of Wallace, Idaho, USA
General view of Wallace, Shoshone County, Idaho, USA. Date: circa 1910

Indians of Oregon C1860
Native American Indians of Oregon (possibly Snake or Shoshone). Date: circa 1860

Timothy H. O Sullivan, Shoshone Falls, Snake River, Idaho, American, born Ireland, 1840 - 1882, 1874, albumen print from collodion negative mounted on paperboard

THE GREAT SHOSHONE FALLS, IDAHO TERRITORY, U. S. A. America, United States, 1888 engraving
THE GREAT SHOSHONE FALLS, IDAHO TERRITORY, U.S.A. America, United States, 1888 engraving

THE MILL RACE FALL AT SHOSHONE, America, United States, US, USA, 1888 engraving

SHOSHONE FALLS, c1890. Shoshone Falls in Idaho. Photograph, c1890

WYOMING: SHOSHONE DAM. An automobile on a dirt road above Shoshone Dam (later renamed the Buffalo Bill Dam) on the Shoshone River in Park County, Wyoming. Photographed in 1917

WYOMING: SHOSHONE CANYON. Scene in Shoshone River Canyon in Park County, Wyoming, approaching the entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Photographed in 1917

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The Shoshone people, also known as the Snake Indians, were a Native American tribe with a rich and vibrant history. One of their notable chiefs, Tendoy, showcased their unique communication skills through sign language during his visit to Washington, D. C. In April 1880. In an engraving from "Sign Language Among the North American Indians" by Garrick Mallery in 1881, Chief Tendoy can be seen using signs to communicate with Huerito, an Apache chief. The image captures the essence of their conversation as Tendoy informs Huerito that he will be leaving for his homeland in Idaho within two days. The Shoshone tribe resided in regions where snow was abundant. As depicted on another wood engraving from Brown's Service in Baker, California, we see Chief Tendoy pointing towards the right side of the image symbolizing the snowy landscape that awaited him upon his return home. Artistic representations further highlight various aspects life. In pencil and watercolor drawings from around 1837 by unknown artists, we witness scenes such as Snake Indians observing a canoe's approach or members of the tribe migrating together. These artworks provide glimpses into everyday activities like smoking calumet pipes or reaching camp and removing saddles after a long journey. They also showcase significant events like presenting gifts to Snake Indians or capturing moments when Shoshones ford rivers while camping. Through these illustrations created almost two centuries ago but still preserved today, we gain insight into the lives and traditions of this remarkable indigenous community. Their resilience and adaptability are evident as they navigate different terrains and maintain strong cultural practices despite challenges faced over time. The images serve as reminders not only of our shared history but also encourage us to appreciate and respect Native American cultures that have shaped our nation's diverse tapestry since time immemorial.