Tee Pee Collection

SIBERIA: SHAMAN. A shaman of the Tungus people of Siberia, with antlers and ritual drum. Copper engraving, Dutch, 1705, after a drawing by Nicolaes Witsen

A Garden Guide - Extracting a Weed from a Lawn
Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a typically convoluted method of weeding a garden lawn. A man is hosted by ropes supported by a teepee configuration of poles worked by

Sioux tepee of buffalo-hide
Tipi made of buffalo hide sewn with sinew in the traditional way, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Black Hills, SD. Digital photograph

SIEUR DE LA SALLE (1643-1687). French explorer. La Salles party feasting in Illinois Village, 1680: oil on canvas, 1847, by George Catlin

Tipi camp at night, Lakota Sioux Tipis, Custer County, Black Hills, Western South Dakota, USA

BLACKFOOT SINGERS, c1913. A group of Blackfoot men and one woman singing in front of a tepee. Photograph, c1913

Omaha Indian village of tipis
Part of the hoo-thu-ga, a circle of dwellings of the Omaha tribe. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lapland Familes, teepees and huskies
Lyngseidet, Norway. Families of Lapps with their tents

Native American Sioux village near Fort Laramie, USA
A Native American Sioux village near Fort Laramie, Wyoming, USA -- men, women and children go about their daily chores

Sioux war dance
2604111 Sioux war dance; (add.info.: Sioux war dance. Oleograph from Ratzel "The Human Race" Leipzig, c1890. Chromolithograph).

North American Indian tribes
2604080 North American Indian tribes; (add.info.: Death of Joseph (c1840 - 1904) Chief of the Nez - Perce. Led North American Indian tribes in resistance to white settlers (1877)

Volunteer Camp at Thunder Bay, 1870 (engraving)
1575735 Volunteer Camp at Thunder Bay, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the view from a volunteer camp at Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Indian outside his tent
2604126 Indian outside his tent; (add.info.: Young Black Foot North American Indian outside his tent. Photograph c1885 - 1890).

Head Quarters at Thunder Bay, 1870
1575734 Head Quarters at Thunder Bay, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts the head quarters at Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Interior of Cree Indian tent
2604133 Interior of Cree Indian tent; (add.info.: Interior of Cree Indian tent. Man smoking: Papoose in 'cradle': Cooking pot suspended over fire)

North America : Indian native encampment, 1889 (engraving)
2604128 North America : Indian native encampment, 1889 (engraving); (add.info.: North America Indian encampment in Oklahoma Indian territory. Wood engraving published Paris 1889).

Collection of Engravings from Ontario, Canada, 1870 (engraving)
1575731 Collection of Engravings from Ontario, Canada, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Collection of Engravings from Ontario, Canada)

Tipi Camp, South Dakota, USA

Ancient conical tepee-like shelter
Adult, Animal Skin, Colour Image, History, Horizontal Image, Illustration And Painting, One Person, Rear View, Single Object, Tee Pee, Women, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 79710803

Dog Dance of the Dakotas, 1853 (colour litho)
NBY335518 Dog Dance of the Dakotas, 1853 (colour litho) by Eastman, Captain Seth (1808-75) (after); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; eNewberry Library; American, out of copyright

Buffalo Bills Wild West Show, 1887 (engraving) (b / w photo)
ILN147905 Buffalo Bills Wild West Show, 1887 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

Yosemite Valley - California, pub. 1866, The Bridal Veil Fall, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

Buffalo hide tipi of the Lakota Sioux
Sioux tepee made of buffalo hide sewn with sinew in the traditional way, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Hill City, South Dakota. Digital photograph

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Sioux tepees, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Hill City, South Dakota. Digital photograph

Interior of a Sioux tipi
Buffalo robes and pillows inside a Sioux tepee made of buffalo hide, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Hill City, South Dakota. Digital photograph

Sioux tepees
Sioux tipis, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Black Hills, SD. Digital photograph

Tipis Just Outside The Grasslands National Park; Val Marie Saskatchewan Canada

Fort Benton on the Missouri River, Montana
Steamboat on the Missouri River at Fort Benton, Montana, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Sioux tepee made of buffalo hide sewn with sinew in the traditional way, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Hill City, South Dakota. Digital photograph

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Sioux tepee made of buffalo hide and sewn with sinew in the traditional way, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Hill City, South Dakota. Digital photograph

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Inside a Sioux buffalo hide tepee made in the traditional way, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Hill City, South Dakota. Digital photograph

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Meat strips drying to make " jerky" outside a tepee on the plains. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native American boys nearing the starting point for a horse race, northern Rockies. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tipi in a blizzard
Native American tepee in a snowstorm, emitting embers from center smoke-hole. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native American teepee encampment on the Great Plains, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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US Cavalry attacking a Sioux Indian village, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Fort Laramie, Wyoming, in 1849. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Frederic Remington

American indians. The red indian on show in London. Domestic
Red Indian babies, or papooses at Earls Court. Three Red Indian babies outside a teepee, with an Indian child and woman

The Toy
Artist: Luker, William (attributed to) - Title: The Toy - Date: 1858 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 49 x 75

North American Indian tribes
Death of Joseph (c1840 - 1904) Chief of the Nez - Perce. Led North American Indian tribes in resistance to white settlers (1877). From " Le Petit Journal", Paris, October 1904

Indian encampment
North America Indian encampment in Oklahoma Indian territory. Wood engraving published Paris 1889

Indian outside his tent
Young Black Foot North American Indian outside his tent. Photograph c1885 - 1890

Chief Sitting BullI (Tatanka Iyotake) 1834 - 1890. American Indian. Chief of the Dakota Sioux. Wood engraving

A child wins first prize dressed as an Auxiliary Fire Service firefighter. Here he poses with a mobile water pump. 1939

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Lympne, Kent. Mounted machines. 1939

Interior of Cree Indian tent. Man smoking: Papoose in cradle : Cooking pot suspended over fire. From John Franklin " Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea", London, 1823

Sioux war dance. Oleograph from Ratzel " The Human Race" Leipzig, c1890. Chromolithograph

Tipi poles at sunrise at the Bighole National Battlefield Site near Wisdom Montana

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"The Tee Pee: A Cultural Icon and Versatile Shelter" The tee pee, also known as a tipi, holds a rich history and significance across various cultures. Originating from Native American tribes such as the Sioux and Blackfoot, this conical structure served as more than just a dwelling; it represented community, tradition, and resilience. In the vast plains of Western South Dakota, one could witness the mesmerizing sight of a tipi camp at night. The Lakota Sioux Tipis stood tall against the dark sky, their buffalo-hide coverings protecting families from harsh elements while fostering unity within the tribe. Similar structures were found in other parts of the world too. In Siberia's Tungus communities, shamans adorned with antlers and ritual drums sought spiritual guidance within their tepees. These sacred spaces held secrets to ancient traditions that have been passed down through generations. Photographs capture moments frozen in time - like the image of Blackfoot singers harmonizing in front of their tepee. Their voices echoed through history, carrying stories that celebrated heritage and honored ancestors. Beyond its cultural significance, teepees offered practicality for nomadic tribes like the Omaha Indians. They created entire villages filled with these portable dwellings that allowed them to adapt to changing environments effortlessly. Even Lapland families utilized teepees alongside huskies for survival amidst Norway's icy landscapes. These sturdy shelters provided warmth during freezing winters while preserving centuries-old customs unique to their region. The versatility of teepees transcended borders - an ancient conical shelter resembling its design was discovered worldwide. From North America's Great Plains to Laplanders' abodes near Fort Laramie or even along Route 66 in New Mexico where Tee Pee Curios stands proudly today – each location showcased how this iconic structure left an indelible mark on diverse societies throughout time. As we reflect upon these glimpses into teepee culture around the globe, let us appreciate the resilience, unity, and connection to nature that these structures symbolize.