Ojibwa Collection

American Indian tribe locations in 1715
Map of Native American tribe locations circa 1715, continental U.S. Printed color lithograph

American Indian tribe locations about 1700
Map of Native American locations, circa 1700. Printed lithograph

EXPL2A-00128
Landing of Jean Nicolet on the Wisconsin shore of Lake Michigan, 1634, the first European to reach that region. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Canada - Ojibwa Girl cleaning the catch
The Ojibwa is the largest group of Native American peoples north of Mexico. They are equally divided between the United States and Canada

The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Ojibway Encampment near the Falls... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Ojibway Encampment near the Falls of the Rainy River, 1858. The Ojibways of the Lake of the Woods are the most warlike

Kah-Ge-Ga-Gah-Bowh, the Ojibbeway Chief...Drury-Lane Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Kah-Ge-Ga-Gah-Bowh, the Ojibbeway Chief, sketched during the Temperance Meeting in Drury-Lane Theatre, 1850. Missionary minister the Rev

Hole-in-the-Day (Younger). Chippewa, Indian delegate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Hole-in-the-Day (Younger). Chippewa, Indian delegate, 1864

Metakoosega ( Pure Tobacco ), a Chippeway warrior
3780703 Metakoosega ( Pure Tobacco ), a Chippeway warrior by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862); (add.info.: Metakoosega ( Pure Tobacco ), a Chippeway warrior

Ojibwa Grave-Posts (engraving)
980475 Ojibwa Grave-Posts (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ojibwa Grave-Posts)

Mide dancing garters (colour litho)
980442 Mide dancing garters (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mide dancing garters)

Sacred Birch Bark Records (colour litho)
980440 Sacred Birch Bark Records (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred Birch Bark Records)

Ojibwa Facial Decoration (colour litho)
980436 Ojibwa Facial Decoration (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ojibwa Facial Decoration)

Portraits of an Indian man and Native American
Portrait and profile of an Indian man, Soorjo Coomar Chucherbutty, age 20, from Decca, and U-je-jock, or Pelican, age 10, son of a chief of the Ojibwe Nation, Lake Huron

Okeemakeequid, a Chippeway chief
3780713 Okeemakeequid, a Chippeway chief by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862); (add.info.: Okeemakeequid, a Chippeway chief. Native American chief of the Chippeway (Ojibwe) tribe. Portrait by Charles B

Chippewa scaffold burial (colour litho)
980522 Chippewa scaffold burial (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chippewa scaffold burial)

Jesakkid removing disease (engraving)
980438 Jesakkid removing disease (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesakkid removing disease. Engraving by Harold L MacDonald, 1890)

Ojibwa maiden (colour photo)
3106186 Ojibwa maiden (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ojibwa maiden)

Chippewa Snowshoe Dance, c. 1835 (w / c on paper)
PNP246202 Chippewa Snowshoe Dance, c.1835 (w/c on paper) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Weshcubb ( The Sweet ), a Chippeway chief
3780705 Weshcubb ( The Sweet ), a Chippeway chief by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862); (add.info.: Weshcubb ( The Sweet ), a Chippeway chief. Native American chief of the Red Lake Chippeway (Ojibwa)

Chippeway widow (colour litho)
980532 Chippeway widow (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chippeway widow)

Sacred bark scroll and contents (colour litho)
980441 Sacred bark scroll and contents (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred bark scroll and contents)

Sacred Posts of Midewigan (colour litho)
980439 Sacred Posts of Midewigan (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred Posts of Midewigan)

Ojibwa Facial Decoration (colour litho)
980435 Ojibwa Facial Decoration (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ojibwa Facial Decoration)

Chippeway squaw and child, 1848 (hand-coloured litho)
NBY331369 Chippeway squaw and child, 1848 (hand-coloured litho) by McKenney, Thomas Loraine (1785-1859) (after); 26x16 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Chippeway Squaw and Child, pub. by F. O. W. Greenough, 1838 (colour litho)
STC90588 Chippeway Squaw and Child, pub. by F.O.W. Greenough, 1838 (colour litho) by Bowen, John T. (1801-c.1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Ud-je-jock, Pelican, a Boy, 1845. Creator: George Catlin
Ud-je-jock, Pelican, a Boy, 1845

Au-nim-muck-kwa-um, Tempest Bird, 1845. Creator: George Catlin
Au-nim-muck-kwa-um, Tempest Bird, 1845

Cah-be-mub-bee, He Who Sits Everywhere, a Brave, 1835. Creator: George Catlin
Cah-be-mub-bee, He Who Sits Everywhere, a Brave, 1835

Ju-ah-kis-gaw, Woman With Her Child in a Cradle, 1835. Creator: George Catlin
Ju-ah-kis-gaw, Woman With Her Child in a Cradle, 1835

Four Dancers, 1843-1844. Creator: George Catlin
Four Dancers, 1843-1844

Jack-o-pa (The Six), 1827. Creator: Charles Bird King
Jack-o-pa (The Six), 1827

Canoe Race Near Sault Ste. Marie, 1836-1837. Creator: George Catlin
Canoe Race Near Sault Ste. Marie, 1836-1837

Big Buffalo (Chippewa), 1832-1833. Creator: Henry Inman
Big Buffalo (Chippewa), 1832-1833

White Man in Chippewa Costume, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: George Prince
White Man in Chippewa Costume, late 19th-early 20th century

American Native
Antique illustration of a American Native

Southeast Indian tribe locations in 1776
Map of southeastern Native American Nations about 1776. Hand-colored woodcut

NATIVE AMERICAN WIGWAM. The conical wigwam of the Ojibwa Native Americans, consisting of a framework of poles covered with sheets of birch bark. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

Faces of racial types, Bengali and Ojibwe
Faces of racial types. At the top is a 20 year old man from Bengal, India. Below is a 10 year old boy, son of an Ojibwe chief, North America. Date: 1849

Ojibwe Native American petition, 1849
Ojibwe Native American petition. Artwork of the birch bark petition presented by Native Americans of the Ojibwe Tribe to US President Fillmore in 1849

The Prophets Lodge and Medawisos from a book by Henry Schoolcraft (1793-1864)
XJF105302 The Prophets Lodge and Medawisos from a book by Henry Schoolcraft (1793-1864) (engraving) (b&w photo) by Tidball, J. C. (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

WISCONSIN: LUMBERING, 1869. Freshets in the West - Great Jam of Logs at Chippewa Falls Boom, Wisconsin. Wood engraving, American, 1869

OBIBWA ENCAMPMENT, 1858. A camp of Ojibwa Native Americans near the falls of the Rainy River, along the border between Minnesota and Ontario, Canada. Wood engraving, English, 1858

OJIBWA GAME, c1910. Four Ojibwa Native American men playing a moccasin game, in which participants guess the location of a marked bullet, on the White Earth Reservation in northern Minnesota

WaTOPENOT, 1826. A Chippewa Fox chief. Lithograph after a painting, 1826, by James Otto Lewis

VERNER: OJIBWA WIGWAMS. Ojibwa wigwams on the shore of the Rainy River in western Ontario, Canada. Grey wash over graphite on paper, 1883, by Frederick Arthur Verner

CATLIN: OJIBWA WARRIORS. Two Ojibwa warriors and a woman. Oil on card mounted on paperboard, 1861-69, by George Catlin, after a sketch of 1834

OJIBWA MAN, c1913. An Ojibwa Native American man repairing a canoe at the shore with tepees in the background. Photograph, c1913

OJIBWA FAMILY, c1913. A family of Ojibwa Native Americans in a canoe. Photograph, c1913

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The Ojibwa, also known as the Chippewa, were an American Indian tribe with a rich history and vibrant culture. In 1715, they inhabited various locations across North America, including present-day Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Ontario. Their presence in these regions was significant around the year 1700. One captivating image from this era is titled "EXPL2A-00128. " It showcases a young Ojibwa girl diligently cleaning her catch in Canada. This snapshot offers a glimpse into their traditional way of life and their deep connection to nature. Another intriguing figure is Hole-in-the-Day (Younger), an influential Chippewa delegate during the mid-19th century. Although his creator remains unknown, this portrait symbolizes the strength and leadership embodied by Native Americans during challenging times. Metakoosega (Pure Tobacco), a renowned Chippeway warrior, stands tall in another remarkable depiction. His fierce demeanor reflects the bravery and resilience exhibited by many Ojibwa warriors throughout history. Ojibwa Grave-Posts engraving serves as a poignant reminder of their spiritual beliefs and burial customs. These intricately carved posts pay homage to ancestors while preserving cultural heritage for future generations. Mide dancing garters capture the vibrancy ceremonies through colorful lithographs. The rhythmic movements depicted here showcase their dedication to honoring traditions through dance and music. Sacred Birch Bark Records are treasured artifacts that hold immense historical significance for the Ojibwa people. These records preserve important events such as treaties or personal stories on birch bark scrolls—a testament to their commitment to oral tradition even amidst changing times. Ojibwa Facial Decoration lithograph highlights intricate facial adornments worn during ceremonial occasions—an art form that signifies identity and celebrates individuality within tribal communities. Portraits of an Indian man and Native American offer glimpses into everyday life among different members of the Ojibwa tribe.