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Tens-qua-ta-wa or The One that Opens the Door, Shawnese Prophet
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Tens-qua-ta-wa or The One that Opens the Door, Shawnese Prophet
3670975 Tens-qua-ta-wa or The One that Opens the Door, Shawnese Prophet by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The aboriginal port-folio: a collection of portraits of the most celebrated chiefs of the North American Indians / by J.O. Lewis
Brother of Tecumthe; painted for Gov. Lewis Cass by J.O. Lewis at Detroit, 1823
by Lewis, James Otto, 1799-1858); eNewberry Library; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23117732
© Newberry Library / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases Tens-qua-ta-wa, also known as The One that Opens the Door, a prominent Shawnee Prophet. Captured by James Otto Lewis in 1823, this portrait is part of "The Aboriginal Port-folio: A Collection of Portraits of the Most Celebrated Chiefs of the North American Indians". Tens-qua-ta-wa's piercing gaze and regal presence command attention. Dressed in traditional Native American clothing adorned with intricate jewelry, he exudes strength and wisdom. His face bears markings of paint symbolizing his tribal identity. Brother to Tecumseh, another renowned Shawnee leader, Tens-qua-ta-wa played a significant role in uniting various tribes against encroaching settlers during the early 19th century. As a spiritual leader and visionary, he preached resistance against colonization while advocating for indigenous rights. Lewis Cass commissioned this painting as a tribute to Tens-qua-ta-wa's influence on Native American communities. The artist skillfully captures every detail - from the feathered earring dangling delicately from his earlobe to the ornate ring adorning his finger. Displayed at Newberry Library in Chicago, Illinois, this historic lithograph serves as an important reminder of Native American heritage and their struggle for autonomy amidst rapid societal changes. It invites viewers to reflect upon the resilience and cultural richness embodied by figures like Tens-qua-ta-wa who left an indel
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