Ghost Dance Collection

GHOST DANCE, c1888. Barbarism Illustrated: The North American Manner. Contemporary depiction of the Ghost Dance, drawn by John Steeple Davis. Wood engraving, c1888

Ghost Dance (The Vision of Life), 1895 / 97. Creator: Ralph Blakelock
Ghost Dance (The Vision of Life), 1895/97. Dreamlike scene: Native American dancers during the period of resistance to assimilation by the white settlers in North America

The Ghost Dance, uprising of the Lakota Sioux, 1890-1891 (coloured engraving)
5998785 The Ghost Dance, uprising of the Lakota Sioux, 1890-1891 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ghost Dance, uprising of the Lakota Sioux)

Famous Battery "E"of 1st Artillery, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042913 Famous Battery " E" of 1st Artillery, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gen. Miles and staff viewing the largest hostile Indian Camp in the U. S
5042911 Gen. Miles and staff viewing the largest hostile Indian Camp in the U.S. near Pine Ridge, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl)

The Ghost Dance of the Sioux Indians in North America (engraving)
1603305 The Ghost Dance of the Sioux Indians in North America (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Biankis Vision (colour litho)
980559 Biankis Vision (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Biankis Vision)

Apache Medicine Hat used in Ghost Dance (colour litho)
980378 Apache Medicine Hat used in Ghost Dance (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apache Medicine Hat used in Ghost Dance)

Hostile Indian camp, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042916 Hostile Indian camp, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-eye view of a large Lakota camp of teepees, horses)

Ghost dance painting on buckskin (colour litho)
980561 Ghost dance painting on buckskin (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ghost dance painting on buckskin)

Coporal Paul Weinert and gunners of Battery "E"1st Artillery
5042917 Coporal Paul Weinert and gunners of Battery " E" 1st Artillery by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The great hostile Indian camp on River Brule near Pine Ridge, 1891 (photo)
5042914 The great hostile Indian camp on River Brule near Pine Ridge, 1891 (photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lakota tipi camp near Pine Ridge)

General Brooks Camp near Pine Ridge, 1891
5042912 General Brooks Camp near Pine Ridge, 1891 by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Brooks Camp in South Dakota, Jan)

Scared objects from the Sioux Ghost Dance (colour litho)
980560 Scared objects from the Sioux Ghost Dance (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scared objects from the Sioux Ghost Dance)

OGALALA SIOUX GHOST DANCE at the Pine Ridge Native American Reservation, South Dakota. Illustration by Frederic Remington, 1890

GHOST DANCE, 1890. Ghost Dance ceremony of Plains Native Americans. Sketch by J.H. Smith, 1890

FREE SILVER CARTOON, 1896. Last Ghost-Dance of the Free Silver Tribe. Populists Tom Watson and William Jennings Bryan lead the war dance in this 1896 American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple

NATIVE AMERICAN UNREST. Exodus of half-Native American men and white men married to Native American women in the western United States during the Ghost Dance War. Sketch by J.H. Smith, 1890

ARAPAHO GHOST DANCE, 1891. The Ghost Dance - Larger Circle. Ghost Dance ceremony of Southern Arapaho Native Americans on the plains of Oklahoma, early 1891

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

REMINGTON: GHOST DANCE. The Ghost Dance by the Ogallala Sioux at the Pine Ridge Agency, Dakota. Drawing by Frederick Remington, from sketches taken on the spot, 1890

ARAPAHO GHOST DANCE, 1891. The Ghost Dance - Large Circle. Ghost Dance ceremony of Southern Arapaho Native Americans on the plains of Oklahoma, early 1891

SIOUX GHOST DANCE, 1890. The Ghost Dance of the Sioux Indians in North America. Line engraving, English, after Am

OGALLALA SIOUX GHOST DANCE at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota. Wood engraving, American, 1891

OGALLALA SIOUX GHOST DANCE. Ogallala Sioux ghost dance at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota. Wood engraving, American, 1891

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: The Ghost Dance Phenomenon of the Late 19th Century" Step back in time to the late 1800s, where a powerful and enigmatic movement known as the Ghost Dance captivated Native American tribes across North America. This captivating dance, depicted in various forms such as wood engravings and lithographs, left an indelible mark on history. One notable depiction is "Ghost Dance" by John Steeple Davis, a wood engraving from c1888 that portrays this mesmerizing ritual. Another artwork that captures its essence is Ralph Blakelock's "Ghost Dance (The Vision of Life)" from 1895/97, which showcases the spiritual depth behind this cultural phenomenon. The Ghost Dance was not merely a dance; it represented hope and unity for indigenous communities during turbulent times. It gained prominence during the uprising of the Lakota Sioux in 1890-1891, as seen in a colored engraving aptly titled "The Ghost Dance. " This image transports us to witness firsthand their struggle against oppression. Intriguing photographs also offer glimpses into this historical period. One such photo reveals General Miles and his staff observing what was considered one of the largest hostile Indian camps in U. S. History – an awe-inspiring sight indeed. Meanwhile, another black-and-white photograph showcases Battery "E" of 1st Artillery alongside Corporal Paul Weinert and gunners who played significant roles during these tumultuous times. Delving further into Native American culture surrounding the Ghost Dance, we encounter intriguing artifacts like Apache Medicine Hats used within these rituals. These colorful lithographs provide insight into how deeply rooted spirituality was within these dances. A particularly striking image shows an exquisite ghost dance painting on buckskin – a testament to both artistic expression and cultural significance. Its vibrant colors bring forth emotions tied to ancient traditions passed down through generations.