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Menominee Collection

"Preserving the Legacy: The Menominee People Through Art" Discover the rich history and culture of the Menominee tribe through a collection of captivating artworks

Background imageMenominee Collection: KING: MENOMINEE, 1835. Chenannoquot. Menominee. Oil on wood, 1835, by Charles Bird King

KING: MENOMINEE, 1835. Chenannoquot. Menominee. Oil on wood, 1835, by Charles Bird King

Background imageMenominee Collection: Certificate of Tshekatshakemau (colour litho)

Certificate of Tshekatshakemau (colour litho)
980556 Certificate of Tshekatshakemau (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Certificate of Tshekatshakemau)

Background imageMenominee Collection: Portrait of A Kwine mi Osh kosh (b / w photo)

Portrait of A Kwine mi Osh kosh (b / w photo)
980557 Portrait of A Kwine mi Osh kosh (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of A Kwine mi Osh kosh)

Background imageMenominee Collection: Mash-kee-wet, a Great Dandy, 1831. Creator: George Catlin

Mash-kee-wet, a Great Dandy, 1831. Creator: George Catlin
Mash-kee-wet, a Great Dandy, 1831

Background imageMenominee Collection: Sha-wa-no, The South, a Noted Warrior, 1831. Creator: George Catlin

Sha-wa-no, The South, a Noted Warrior, 1831. Creator: George Catlin
Sha-wa-no, The South, a Noted Warrior, 1831

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

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

Background imageMenominee Collection: Two Young Men, 1835 or 1836. Creator: George Catlin

Two Young Men, 1835 or 1836. Creator: George Catlin
Two Young Men, 1835 or 1836

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

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

Background imageMenominee Collection: Old Menomonie Chief with Two Young Beaux, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Old Menomonie Chief with Two Young Beaux, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Old Menomonie Chief with Two Young Beaux, 1861/1869. Coo-coo-coo (chief said to be 105) with Chesh-ko-tong and Wah-chees (two Menominee beaux) on Western coast of Lake Michigan. 1830

Background imageMenominee Collection: Menomonie Chief, His Wife, and Son, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

Menomonie Chief, His Wife, and Son, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Menomonie Chief, His Wife, and Son, 1861/1869. Mah-kee-me-teuv (chief with club and pipe), Chee-me-nah-na-quet (his son) and Me-cheet-e-neuh (his wife) in 1835

Background imageMenominee Collection: The Female Eagle, Shawano, 1830 (oil on canvas)

The Female Eagle, Shawano, 1830 (oil on canvas)
3428123 The Female Eagle, Shawano, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); 72.2x59 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American, out of copyright

Background imageMenominee Collection: Menominees, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co

Menominees, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Menominees, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841

Background imageMenominee Collection: Native American Memomini Dolls

Native American Memomini Dolls, for keeping husband and wife faithfull to one another

Background imageMenominee Collection: Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin

Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin
Painted rock denoting the Menominee Reservation near Shawano, Wisconsin. Digital photograph

Background imageMenominee Collection: MENOMINEE WARRIOR, c1850. Amiskquew, a warrior of the Menominee people. Engraving

MENOMINEE WARRIOR, c1850. Amiskquew, a warrior of the Menominee people. Engraving, c1850

Background imageMenominee Collection: Portrait of Mar-Ko-Me-Te, A Menomene Brave, 1838 (colour litho)

Portrait of Mar-Ko-Me-Te, A Menomene Brave, 1838 (colour litho)
XJL196656 Portrait of Mar-Ko-Me-Te, A Menomene Brave, 1838 (colour litho) by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862); Free Library, Philadelphia, PA, USA; (add.info.: name means Bears Oil)

Background imageMenominee Collection: OSHKOSH (fl. 1827). Native American Menominee chief. Oil on canvas by Samuel Brookes

OSHKOSH (fl. 1827). Native American Menominee chief. Oil on canvas by Samuel Brookes

Background imageMenominee Collection: MENOMINEE COUPLE, 1908. A Menominee Native American couple standing outside a bark

MENOMINEE COUPLE, 1908. A Menominee Native American couple standing outside a bark house in northeastern Wisconsin. Photographed by Arthur J. Kingsbury, 1908

Background imageMenominee Collection: KING: MENOMINEE, 1831. Amiskuew (The Spoon)

KING: MENOMINEE, 1831. Amiskuew (The Spoon). Menominee. Oil on wood, 1831, by Charles Bird King

Background imageMenominee Collection: MENOMINEE NATIVE AMERICAN CHIEF. Amiskquew, American Menominee Native American chief

MENOMINEE NATIVE AMERICAN CHIEF. Amiskquew, American Menominee Native American chief. Lithograph after a painting, c1827, by James Otto Lewis

Background imageMenominee Collection: NATIVE AMERICANS: GATHERING RICE. Wisconsin Native Americans gathering wild rice

NATIVE AMERICANS: GATHERING RICE. Wisconsin Native Americans gathering wild rice. Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageMenominee Collection: GREAT LAKES: CANOE, 19th C. Wisconsin Native Americans gathering wild rice

GREAT LAKES: CANOE, 19th C. Wisconsin Native Americans gathering wild rice. Wood engraving, American, 19th century


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"Preserving the Legacy: The Menominee People Through Art" Discover the rich history and culture of the Menominee tribe through a collection of captivating artworks. From Charles Bird King's stunning oil painting "KING: MENOMINEE, 1835" to George Catlin's intricate portraits, these pieces offer a glimpse into the lives and traditions of this indigenous community. In "Chenannoquot. Menominee, " King masterfully captures the strength and dignity of a Menominee individual, showcasing their resilience in the face of adversity. The Certificate of Tshekatshakemau further emphasizes their deep-rooted connection to their ancestral lands. Photographs like "Portrait of A Kwine mi Osh kosh" provide an intimate portrayal of notable figures within the tribe, immortalizing their contributions for future generations. Meanwhile, George Catlin's paintings such as "Mash-kee-wet" and "Sha-wa-no" depict warriors adorned with vibrant regalia, symbolizing bravery and honor. Catlin also showcases everyday life among the Menominee people in his works like "Two Young Men, " capturing moments filled with camaraderie and youthful energy. In contrast, Tcha-kauk-o-ko-maugh represents hope for future leadership as he is depicted as a young chief-in-training. The artistry extends beyond individuals; it encompasses entire families too. In George Catlin's paintings from 1861/1869 titled "Old Menomonie Chief with Two Young Beaux" and "Menomonie Chief, His Wife, and Son, " we witness familial bonds that have been passed down through generations – love that transcends time. "The Female Eagle, Shawano, " painted by an unknown artist in 1830 on canvas reflects upon women’s importance within tribal society - strong yet nurturing figures who play vital roles in preserving cultural heritage. Lastly, Myers & Co.