War Bonnet Collection

Crow chief
Crow Indian chief in a traditional war bonnet and clothing, circa 1900. Digitally colored halftone of a photograph

WASHAKIE (c1804-1900). Shoshone Native American chief. Photographed c1885

BODMER: MANDAN CHIEF. Mah-to-toh-pa, or Four Bears. Watercolor, 1832-34, by Karl Bodmer

Princess White Deer, or Princess Deer Foot, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Princess White Deer, or Princess Deer Foot, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 14. Esther Louise Georgette Deer, Native American woman of the Mohawk tribe who performed under the name Princess White Deer

Lazy Boy, Indian Chief, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Lazy Boy, Indian Chief, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Lazy Boy, Indian Chief, 1914. Native American man

Victory, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Victory, 1908. Photograph shows several Crow Indians, including Plenty Coups, Wet, Bull Don't Fall Down, and Spotted Jack Rabbit wearing traditional clothing

Joseph-Nez Percé, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Joseph-Nez Perce, c1903. Photograph shows Chief Joseph, half-length portrait, facing front, wearing war bonnet and several necklaces

Iron Breast-Piegan, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Iron Breast-Piegan, c1900. Iron Breast, full-length portrait of a Piegan man, standing, wearing war bonnet, holding tomahawk and animal pelt draped over his arm

Piegan war-bonnet and coup-stick, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Piegan war-bonnet and coup-stick, c1910. Piegan man, half-length portrait, dressed in war bonnet and holding a feathered coup-stick, facing front

Sioux chiefs, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Sioux chiefs, c1905. Photograph shows three Native Americans on horseback

High Hawk, 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
High Hawk, 1907. Photograph shows full-length portrait of High Hawk, facing front, standing, wearing war bonnet, ceremonial dress, medallion, and holding a coup stick

Bullchief at the ford, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Bullchief at the ford, c1905. Bullchief, wearing war bonnet, crossing shallow rapids on horseback

Raven Blanket-Nez Percé, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Raven Blanket-Nez Perce, c1910. Raven Blanket, half-length portrait, facing right, wearing several necklaces and warbonnet with ermine streamers

On the war path-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
On the war path-Atsina, c1908. Small band of Atsina men on horseback, some carrying staffs with feathers, one wearing a war bonnet

High Hawk, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
High Hawk, c1907. High Hawk, standing, facing left, in ceremonial dress, war bonnet and holding a coup stick

Pretty Paint by Edward S. Curtis, 1904 (sepia print)
2630173 Pretty Paint by Edward S. Curtis, 1904 (sepia print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pretty Paint by Edward S)

Sioux and Arrapahoe Indian Delegations, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Sioux and Arrapahoe Indian Delegations, between 1865 and 1880. L to R, seated: Red Cloud, Big Road, Yellow Bear, Young Man Afraid of his Horses, Iron Crow

Group of Sioux Indians "Spotted Tail"(photo c. 1875). Creator: Unknown
Group of Sioux Indians " Spotted Tail" (photo c. 1875). Standing: Joe Merrivale; Young Spotted Tail; Antoine Janis; Seated

Indians group, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Indians group, between 1865 and 1880

Chief Blue Horse, Sioux, 1899 (oil on canvas)
NBY332223 Chief Blue Horse, Sioux, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Burbank, Elbridge Ayer (1858-1949); 33x23 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

A Sioux Indian Chief (colour litho)
981827 A Sioux Indian Chief (colour litho) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sioux Indian Chief.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Attack on a train by Native Americans in Arizona (colour litho)
2779170 Attack on a train by Native Americans in Arizona (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on a train by Native Americans in Arizona)

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)

Sioux Indian warriors (chromolitho)
2782514 Sioux Indian warriors (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sioux Indian warriors. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Indian braves (chromolitho)
2782698 Indian braves (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian braves. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

On the War Path, pub. 1871 (colour litho)
2630669 On the War Path, pub. 1871 (colour litho) by Stanley, John Mix (1814-72); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Letter I (chromolitho)
3626570 Letter I (chromolitho) by Zweigle, Walter (1859-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter I. Illustration from Welt-ABC (Gustav Weise, Stuttgart, c1894).); © Look and Learn

Meeting of Apaches revolting in Arizona (colour litho)
3620882 Meeting of Apaches revolting in Arizona (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of Apaches revolting in Arizona)

Indian utensils and arms, engraved by Du Casse, published in 1841 (aquatint)
NBY332266 Indian utensils and arms, engraved by Du Casse, published in 1841 (aquatint) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93) (after); 44x60 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Revolt by the Apaches in Arizona (colour litho)
2779314 Revolt by the Apaches in Arizona (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolt by the Apaches in Arizona)

North American Indians (chromolitho)
2782575 North American Indians (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North American Indians. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Native Americans Watching a Locomotive Traverse the American West, 1926 (b / w engraving)
3036346 Native Americans Watching a Locomotive Traverse the American West, 1926 (b/w engraving) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Scene from Last of the Mohicans, by James Fenimore Cooper (chromolitho)
1093675 Scene from Last of the Mohicans, by James Fenimore Cooper (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Last of the Mohicans)

The Apache chief Geronimo on the warpath in 1885 (b / w photo)
6032911 The Apache chief Geronimo on the warpath in 1885 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black and White Mood in the Forest
BagasPhotowork

Mexica Warrior - Morning Hunt
Ali Khataw

General J. E. Smith and Indians, 1870s. Creator: Mathew Brady
General J. E. Smith and Indians, 1870s

Maffet Ledger: Two Mounted Indians, ca. 1874-81. Creator: Unknown
Maffet Ledger: Two Mounted Indians, ca. 1874-81

Maffet Ledger: Indian chief and soldier, ca. 1874-81. Creator: Unknown
Maffet Ledger: Indian chief and soldier, ca. 1874-81

Maffet Ledger: Three indians following a chief, ca. 1874-81. Creator: Unknown
Maffet Ledger: Three indians following a chief, ca. 1874-81

A Sioux chief in his warpaint, 1912. Artist: Robert Wilson Shufeldt
A Sioux chief in his warpaint, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

North American Indian, 1912. Artist: Elliott & Fry
North American Indian, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

A Native American chief and squaws, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

A Sahaptin chief, 1912. Artist: Robert Wilson Shufeldt
A Sahaptin chief, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Indian types of North America, 1909. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 8, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1909]

Kinnewankan, chief of the Sioux, 1922. Illustration from Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume II, British Empire to Dahomey, edited by J A Hammerton

Portrait of an American Indian, 20th century

Aborigines of North America, 1873. Artist: JJ Crew
Aborigines of North America, 1873. From Left to right: Iriouois (Iroquois), Assiniboine, Crow, Pawnee woman, Assiniboine in gala dress, Dakotah (Lakota) or Sioux warrior

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"War Bonnet: A Symbol of Native American Heritage and Valor" The war bonnet, a majestic headdress adorned with feathers, holds deep cultural significance among various Native American tribes. It represents the bravery, leadership, and spiritual connection to nature that were integral to their way of life. One notable figure who wore the war bonnet was Washakie, a revered Crow chief known for his wisdom and diplomacy. Captured in a photograph from 1885, his regal presence is enhanced by the intricate details of his headdress. Karl Bodmer's watercolor painting from 1832-34 showcases Mah-to-toh-pa, also known as Four Bears – a Mandan chief donning an impressive war bonnet. The vibrant colors and meticulous brushstrokes bring forth the power and authority embodied by this esteemed leader. Edward S. Curtis' sepia print captures Pretty Paint in 1904 wearing an exquisite war bonnet. This image serves as a testament to Curtis' dedication in preserving Native American culture through photography. Photographs from unknown creators depict Sioux chiefs such as Spotted Tail and Blue Horse proudly displaying their war bonnets during important gatherings or ceremonies between 1865 and 1899. These images offer glimpses into the rich heritage of these indigenous communities. Not all depictions are celebratory; some highlight conflicts faced by Native Americans during colonization. A color lithograph portrays an attack on a train by Native Americans in Arizona – showcasing resistance against encroachment on their lands. Another colored engraving depicts "The Ghost Dance, " which symbolized hope amidst despair during the Lakota Sioux uprising of 1890-1891. The participants wear their war bonnets while engaging in this spiritual movement aimed at restoring harmony between humans and nature. Lastly, chromolithographs portray Sioux Indian warriors clad in traditional attire with striking war bonnets – evoking both fearlessness on the battlefield and reverence for their cultural heritage.