Wampum Collection

The brave old Hendrick the great sachem or chief of the Mohawk Indians
3519631 The brave old Hendrick the great sachem or chief of the Mohawk Indians; (add.info.: Print of Hendrick, Tiyanoka, also spelled Theyanoguin or Tee Yee Neen Ho Ga Row, the great Mohawk sachem)

And her lovers, the rejected, ... Handsome men with paint and feathers
STC321012 And her lovers, the rejected, ... Handsome men with paint and feathers, from The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-82), pub. by George G. Harrap & Company Ltd

Wampum beads, North America (chromolitho)
1093607 Wampum beads, North America (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wampum beads, North America)

The brave old Hendrick the Great Sachem or Chief of the Mohawk Indians, pub
2646227 The brave old Hendrick the Great Sachem or Chief of the Mohawk Indians, pub. 1755 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Use of Wampum belts in Indian Council (engraving)
980417 Use of Wampum belts in Indian Council (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Use of Wampum belts in Indian Council)

Ma-shee-na, Elks Horns, a Subchief, 1830. Creator: George Catlin
Ma-shee-na, Elks Horns, a Subchief, 1830

Sky-se-ro-ka, Second Chief of the Tribe, 1834. Creator: George Catlin
Sky-se-ro-ka, Second Chief of the Tribe, 1834

On-saw-kie, The Sauk, in the Act of Praying, 1830. Creator: George Catlin
On-saw-kie, The Sauk, in the Act of Praying, 1830

Ah-yaw-ne-tak-oar-ron a Warrior, 1831. Creator: George Catlin
Ah-yaw-ne-tak-oar-ron a Warrior, 1831

Lah-shee, The Licker, called "Creek Billy", 1838. Creator: George Catlin
Lah-shee, The Licker, called " Creek Billy", 1838

A Choctaw Woman, 1834. Creator: George Catlin
A Choctaw Woman, 1834

Mo-sho-la-tub-bee, He Who Puts Out and Kills, Chief of the Tribe, 1834. Creator: George Catlin
Mo-sho-la-tub-bee, He Who Puts Out and Kills, Chief of the Tribe, 1834

Men-son-se-ah, Left Hand, a Warrior, 1830. Creator: George Catlin
Men-son-se-ah, Left Hand, a Warrior, 1830

Kee-mo-ra-nia, No English, a Dandy, 1830. Creator: George Catlin
Kee-mo-ra-nia, No English, a Dandy, 1830

Ni-a-co-mo, Fix With the Foot, a Brave, 1830. Creator: George Catlin
Ni-a-co-mo, Fix With the Foot, a Brave, 1830

Wa-ho-beck-ee, a Handsome Brave, 1834. Creator: George Catlin
Wa-ho-beck-ee, a Handsome Brave, 1834

Wah-pe-seh-see, Mother of the Chief, 1830. Creator: George Catlin
Wah-pe-seh-see, Mother of the Chief, 1830

Tcha-kauk-o-ko-maugh, Great Chief, a Boy, 1831. Creator: George Catlin
Tcha-kauk-o-ko-maugh, Great Chief, a Boy, 1831

Lenape wampum in honor of Penns treaty
Wampum received by William Penn in commemeration of his treaty with Native Americans in Pennsylvania. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the artifact

MOHAWK CHIEF, 1710. Mohawk Chief Tee Yee Neen Ho Ga Row (Heinrick). Line engraving, English, 18th century, after an oil portait painted at London in 1710

PNAT2A-00035
Chief Pontiac addressing a gathering of Native Americans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustrations

1765346; out of copyright

FIVE NATIONS: MEETING. Iroquois leaders from the Five Nations (Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, and Seneca) assembled around the Huron prophet Deganawidah, center

NEW AMSTERDAM, 1660. Peter Stuyvesant, Dutch governor of New Netherland, receiving a delegation of Hackensack Native Americans from New Jersey at New Amsterdam, 1660

AMERICAN PIONEER, 1842. Title page for the first volume of The American Pioneer: A Monthly Periodical, published in Ohio in 1842

MOHAWK WOMENs COUNCIL. A band of Mohawk Native American women in council. Wood engraving, American, 1853

MOHAWK: WOMENs COUNCIL. A band of Mohawk women in council. American engraving, 1853

FIVE NATIONS: MEETING, c1570. Iroquois leaders from the Five Nations (Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga)
FIVE NATIONS: MEETING, c1570. Iroquois leaders from the Five Nations (Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, and Seneca) assembled around the Huron prophet Deganawidah, center

PENNs TREATY WITH NATIVE AMERICANS. William Penns treaty with the Native Americans, 1682. Wood engraving, 19th century, after Felix O.C. Darley (1822-1888)

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

PNAT2A-00014
Ottawa chief Pontiac in tribal council, holding a wampum belt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

NATI2A-00198
Lanai Lanape family wearing black and white wampum, 1650s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Wampum Message
Wampum beadwork is not merely a decorative object, but is a method of recording treaties, agreements, historic events and the like, which it is desired to preserve

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"Wampum: A Symbol of Love, Rejection, and Native American Heritage" In the vast expanse of North America, wampum beads held a profound significance for indigenous tribes. They were not just mere trinkets; they carried stories of love and rejection, woven into their intricate designs. And her lovers, the rejected, sought solace in these delicate strands of beauty. Handsome men adorned themselves with paint and feathers as they presented wampum tokens to win the hearts of their beloveds. The exchange was more than material; it symbolized devotion and commitment. The brave old Hendrick the Great Sachem or Chief of the Mohawk Indians proudly wore his wampum belt as a testament to his leadership and wisdom. It served as a visual representation of unity among tribes during Indian Councils - an engraving etched forever in history. Ma-shee-na's elk horns proclaimed his status as a Subchief while Sky-se-ro-ka stood tall as Second Chief with pride gleaming in his eyes. On-saw-kie knelt down in prayer, seeking guidance from higher powers through this sacred artifact. Ah-yaw-ne-tak-oar-ron embodied strength and courage as he donned wampum-adorned attire on the battlefield. Lah-shee, known affectionately as "Creek Billy, " showcased Creek culture through his unique style. A Choctaw Woman radiated grace wearing her cherished wampum necklace - an emblem connecting her to ancestral traditions passed down through generations. Mo-sho-la-tub-bee led his tribe with honor while Men-son-se-ah wielded power with Left Hand's warrior spirit by his side. Through George Catlin's artistry capturing these moments frozen in time, we glimpse into a world where wampum transcended its physical form. It became an embodiment of heritage that whispered tales from ancient times when Native American cultures thrived.