Pictogramme Collection

Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho)
980466 Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter count on buffalo robe)

Oglala Chiefs (colour litho)
980718 Oglala Chiefs (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oglala Chiefs)

Battiste Goods Cycles (colour litho)
980711 Battiste Goods Cycles (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battiste Goods Cycles)

Peruvian Quipu and Birch Bark Drawing (colour litho)
980709 Peruvian Quipu and Birch Bark Drawing (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peruvian Quipu and Birch Bark Drawing)

The Palenquean Group of the Cross (engraving)
980536 The Palenquean Group of the Cross (engraving) by Catherwood, Frederick (1799-1854) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palenquean Group of the Cross)

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

An Ogalala Roster - Wall-Dog and Band (colour litho)
980471 An Ogalala Roster - Wall-Dog and Band (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ogalala Roster - Wall-Dog and Band)

An Ogalala Roster - Has-A-War-Club and Band (colour litho)
980470 An Ogalala Roster - Has-A-War-Club and Band (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ogalala Roster - Has-A-War-Club and Band)

An Ogalala Roster - Big-Road and Band (colour litho)
980467 An Ogalala Roster - Big-Road and Band (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ogalala Roster - Big-Road and Band)

Battiste Goods Cycles (colour litho)
980710 Battiste Goods Cycles (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battiste Goods Cycles)

Tablet at Palenque (engraving)
980542 Tablet at Palenque (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tablet at Palenque)

An Ogalala Roster - Low-Dog and Band (colour litho)
980468 An Ogalala Roster - Low-Dog and Band (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ogalala Roster - Low-Dog and Band)

Mexican symbols (colour litho)
980726 Mexican symbols (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican symbols)

Oglala sub-chiefs (colour litho)
980719 Oglala sub-chiefs (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oglala sub-chiefs)

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)

Maya Rain God (engraving)
980541 Maya Rain God (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maya Rain God)

An Ogalala Roster - (colour litho)
980472 An Ogalala Roster - (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron-Crow and Band)

An Ogalala Roster - The-Bear-Spares-Him and Band (colour litho)
980469 An Ogalala Roster - The-Bear-Spares-Him and Band (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The-Bear-Spares-Him and Band)

Pictographs in Santa Barbara County, California (colour litho)
980456 Pictographs in Santa Barbara County, California (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictographs in Santa Barbara County, California)

Haida double thunderbird (colour litho)
980713 Haida double thunderbird (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haida double thunderbird)

An Ogalala Roster - Little-Hawk and Band (colour litho)
980473 An Ogalala Roster - Little-Hawk and Band (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ogalala Roster - Little-Hawk and Band)

Haida Dog-fish (colour litho)
980714 Haida Dog-fish (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haida Dog-fish)

Lone Dogs Winter Count (colour litho)
980708 Lone Dogs Winter Count (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lone Dogs Winter Count)

Maya War God (engraving)
980540 Maya War God (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maya War God. Illustration from Studies in Central American Picture-Writing by Edwards)

Rock-painting, Tule River, California (engraving)
980476 Rock-painting, Tule River, California (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rock-painting, Tule River, California)

Prehistoric rock drawings in the Tadrart Valley, Akakus Mountains, Libyan Desert, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Iroquois pictogram, 12th July 1666 (pen & ink on paper)
XIR161710 Iroquois pictogram, 12th July 1666 (pen & ink on paper) by Chaumonet, Pierre Joseph (1611-93) (attr. to); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Bushman rock carving of a Gemsbok or Gemsbuck (Oryx gazella), Mik Mountains, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Bushman rock carvings, Mik Mountains, Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Prehistoric rock drawings in the Awis Valley, Akakus Mountains, Libyan Desert, Libya, Sahara, North Africa, Africa

Cuneiform clay tablets
3 Cuneiform clay tablets with economic text circa 2000 BCE

pictographic clay tablets
3 pictographic clay tablets with administrative text Uruk Period circa 3000 BCE (private collection)

Clay brick with Cuneiform inscription
Fragmentary clay brick with Cuneiform inscription. 2nd Millennium BCE

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"Pictogramme: A Kaleidoscope of Cultural Expressions" Step into the vibrant world of pictogrammes, where art and history intertwine to tell captivating stories. From Winter count on buffalo robe to Oglala Chiefs, these colour lithographs transport us back in time, capturing the essence of indigenous cultures. Battiste Goods Cycles takes us on a journey through innovation and mobility, showcasing how even everyday objects can become works of art. Meanwhile, Peruvian Quipu and Birch Bark Drawing reveal the intricate systems used by ancient civilizations to communicate and record information. The Palenquean Group of the Cross engraving invites us into an enigmatic realm filled with mystery and symbolism. Its detailed carvings leave us pondering over their hidden meanings while Ojibwa Grave-Posts engraving pays homage to ancestral traditions that honor those who have passed. An Ogalala Roster - Wall-Dog and Band showcases the strength and unity within communities as they navigate life's challenges together. Similarly, An Ogalala Roster - Has-A-War-Club and Band emphasizes bravery in times of conflict while An Ogalala Roster - Big-Road and Band celebrates resilience along life's winding paths. Battiste Goods Cycles reappears once more, reminding us that beauty can be found even in modern-day commodities. Tablet at Palenque engraving transports us deep into Mayan civilization, offering glimpses into their rich cultural heritage. Finally, An Ogalala Roster - Low-Dog and Band highlights individuality within a collective identity – each member contributing their unique talents for the betterment of all. Pictogramme is not just about images; it is a celebration of diverse cultures woven together through visual storytelling. These artworks serve as windows into worlds both familiar yet distant – inviting us to appreciate our shared humanity across time and space.