Indian Women Collection

Moon-Bird, An Indian Love Song, c.1770-1959 (print)
3674004 Moon-Bird, An Indian Love Song, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Mexican Indians in the holiday dress, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673354 Mexican Indians in the holiday dress, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Indians about Carthagena soon after the conquest of South America, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673315 Indians about Carthagena soon after the conquest of South America, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Sewessissing, chief of the Eowahs, N. America, Sioux nation, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673251 Sewessissing, chief of the Eowahs, N. America, Sioux nation, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Mesteese and mulatto girls of Dominica, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673299 Mesteese and mulatto girls of Dominica, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Mexican Indians returning from market, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673364 Mexican Indians returning from market, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Corrienana warrior Indian and a young woman of the same tribe, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673323 Corrienana warrior Indian and a young woman of the same tribe, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Quito selling fruit, 1865 (watercolour)
3673183 Quito selling fruit, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 35. Seated Quito woman selling fruit)

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Three women
3673513 Three women by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca. 1894-ca)

Woman with basket and man with quiver
3673502 Woman with basket and man with quiver by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians)

Woman on black horse greets man
3673491 Woman on black horse greets man by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca)

Man greets woman on horse
3673546 Man greets woman on horse by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca)

Woman of the Snake-Tribe, Woman of the Cree-Tribe
3673682 Woman of the Snake-Tribe, Woman of the Cree-Tribe by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Dakota Woman and Assiniboin Girl
3673603 Dakota Woman and Assiniboin Girl by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Woman and baby in cradleboard
3673559 Woman and baby in cradleboard by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca)

Woman with wares
3673550 Woman with wares by Gokliz, Frederick (c.1863-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frederick Gokliz ink and watercolor drawings of Apache Indians, ca. 1894-ca)

Indians Preparing Tortillas, from An Album of the Mexican Republic (colour
XIR226521 Indians Preparing Tortillas, from An Album of the Mexican Republic (colour litho) by Michaud, Julio (19th century) (after); Biblioteca Nacional de Mexico, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

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"Captivating and Diverse: Portraits Across Cultures" Step into the vibrant world through a collection of captivating watercolour paintings from the mid-19th century. These artworks offer glimpses into the lives, traditions, and beauty of various indigenous communities across North and South America. In one painting, we are transported to Mexico, where Mexican Indians don their holiday dresses with pride. The intricate patterns and vivid colors reflect their rich cultural heritage. Similarly, another artwork takes us to Carthagena after the conquest of South America, showcasing indigenous women who played significant roles in shaping history. Moving further north, we encounter Sewessissing - chief of the Eowahs from the Sioux nation in North America. His strong presence is matched by his people's resilience as they navigate a changing world. Meanwhile, Mesteese and mulatto girls from Dominica demonstrate the blending of cultures that occurred during this period. The sorrowful scene depicted in "Two warriors and a woman" reminds us that even amidst conflict and loss among tribes like Sacs and Foxes mourning Black Hawk's tomb, Indian women stood as pillars of strength within their communities. Not limited to historical contexts alone, these watercolours also capture everyday moments such as Mexican Indians returning from market or Quito selling fruit. These scenes highlight how Indian women contributed to their societies' economic activities while preserving age-old customs. Each brushstroke tells a story; each portrait unveils layers of identity unique to these remarkable individuals. As we delve deeper into this visual journey spanning continents and cultures, let us celebrate the resilience, diversity, gracefulness that define Indian women throughout history – an enduring legacy worth cherishing for generations to come.