Nez Perce 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

CHIEF JOSEPH (1840?-1904). American Nez Perce Native American chief

Detail of Nez Perce beadwork of cradle board, Olympia State Capitol Museum, Washingon state, United States of America, North America

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Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

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General Oliver Otis Howard pursuing the Nez Perce tribe on the Dead Mule Trail in Idaho, 1877. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Yellow Bull-Nez Percé, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Yellow Bull-Nez Perce, c1905. Yellow Bull, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Three Eagles, a Nez Percé Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Three Eagles, a Nez Perce Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, c1910

Nez Percé canoe, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nez Perce canoe, c1910. Nez Perce man with pole maneuvering dugout canoe to rocky shore

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

Nez Percé matron, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nez Perce matron, c1910

Nez Percé sweat-lodge, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nez Perce sweat-lodge, c1910. Landscape, lashed pole framed with blanket, large smooth stones in dry river bed, house, fence and hills in background

Joseph Dead Feast Lodge-Nez Percé, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Joseph Dead Feast Lodge-Nez Perce, c1905

The old-time warrior-Nez Percé, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The old-time warrior-Nez Perce, c1910. Nez Perce man, wearing loin cloth and moccasins, on horseback

Lawyer-Nez Percé, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Lawyer-Nez Perce, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait profile of Nez Perce man

A typical Nez Percé, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A typical Nez Perce, c1910. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Nez Perce man in full feather headdress, braided hair, and necklaces

A Nez Percé, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Nez Perce, c1910. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Nez Perce man in full feather headdress

Nez Percé man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing bead necklace... c1899
Nez Perce man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing bead necklace, with blanket over shoulder, c1899

Nez Percé man, c1899. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nez Perce man, c1899. Full-length portrait of a Nez Perce man, facing front

Nez Percé with furcap, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nez Perce with furcap, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Nez Perce man, facing front

Black Eagle-profile, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Black Eagle-profile, c1905. Black Eagle, Nez Perce man, head-and-shoulders portrait, left profile

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

Watching for the signal-Nez Percé, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Watching for the signal-Nez Perce, c1910. Two Nez Perce men on horseback, on holding a bow, with gun in holster, while the other is holding a coup stick

The scout-Nez Percé, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The scout-Nez Perce, c1910. Nez Perce man, seated on horse in a rocky area holding coup stick

USA, Washington State, Grave of Chief Joseph in Colville on the Colville Indian Reservation

Red Thunder, Nez Perce (Nephew of Chief Joseph), 1903 (toned platinum print on heavy paper)
1766837 Red Thunder, Nez Perce (Nephew of Chief Joseph), 1903 (toned platinum print on heavy paper) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; 42.2x33.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Thunder)

Death of Joseph, chief of the Nez Perce people (colour litho)
2795878 Death of Joseph, chief of the Nez Perce people (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Joseph, chief of the Nez Perce people)

Portrait of Chief Joseph, 1907 (lithograph)
2622144 Portrait of Chief Joseph, 1907 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Chief Joseph; lithograph)

Chief Joseph, June 1878. Creator: Cyrenius Hall
Chief Joseph, June 1878

Two Nezperce Warriors and a Boy, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Two Nezperce Warriors and a Boy, 1855/1869. Hee-ohks-te-kin and H co-a-h co-a-h coates-min (warriors in black foot dress) with a boy Hee-doghts-e-ats (14 years old)

Chief Joseph, Nez Perces, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &
Chief Joseph, Nez Perces, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

USA, Nez Perce River, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Bison in a snowstorm along the Nez Perce

Flatheads, Nez Perces and Chinooks, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Flatheads, Nez Perces and Chinooks, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841

Death of Joseph, Chief of the Nez-Perce, 1904. Chief Joseph (1840-1904) was the chief of the Wal-lam-wat-kain (Wallowa) band of Nez Perce Indians during General Oliver Howards attempt to forcibly

Appaloosa horse in Idaho

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Farms on the Nez Perce reservation, Lapwai, Idaho, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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

Nez Perce Tracht Dance United States War dance
Nez Perce, Tracht, Dance of the United States, War dance, 1906, Idaho, Lewiston, Nez Perces War Dance Lewiston

Three Feathers Nez Perce Indian Edwards Curtis
Three Feathers - A Nez Perce Indian; Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868 - 1952); 1905; Gelatin silver print; 40.8 x 30.5 cm (16 1, 16 x 12 in.)

LOOKING GLASS (c1832-1877). American Nez Perce Native American chief. Photographed in 1877

CHIEF JOSEPH (1840-1904). Native American chief of Nez Perce tribe. U. S. Army forces firing on Chief Josephs camp
CHIEF JOSEPH (1840-1904). Native American chief of Nez Perce tribe. U.S. Army forces firing on Chief Josephs camp, October 1877, shortly before his capture. Wood engraving, American, 1877

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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

US Army pursuing the Nez Perce, 1870s
General Miles advance troops pursuing Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce, 1870s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Commemoration of battle site by the Nexz perce tribe at Big Hole National Battlefield
Commemoration of battle site by the Nez Pierce tribe at Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana, USA

Site of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce campsite at Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana, USA. Site of the Nez Perce encampment at Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana, USA

CHIEF JOSEPH (1840-1904). American Nez Perce Native American chief. Painting, c1897, by E.A. Burbank

WYOMING: LOG CABIN, c1913. A log cabin in the woods with a marker indicating where U.S. Army General Oliver O. Howard passed with his wagon in pursuit of the Nez Perce tribe in Yellowstone National

NEZ PERCE CANOE, c1910. A Nez Perce Native American holding a pole and maneuvering a dugout canoe to the rocky shore of the Columbia River. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, c1910

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The Nez Perce, an American Indian tribe, inhabited various locations in 1715 and around 1700. Their rich cultural heritage is evident in the intricate beadwork displayed on a cradle board at the Olympia State Capitol Museum. This particular artifact, identified as PNAT2A-00011, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of the Nez Perce people. One prominent figure among the Nez Perce was Chief Joseph (1840?-1904), a respected Native American leader. A line engraving from the 19th century captures his noble visage and signifies his significance within his tribe. His legacy lives on through historical accounts such as EVNT2A-00075. Chief Joseph's final resting place can be found in Colville, Washington State. The grave serves as a reminder of his leadership and enduring spirit that inspired many generations to come. Another notable individual from this tribe is Red Thunder, who was Chief Joseph's nephew. In 1903, a toned platinum print on heavy paper captured him exuding strength and resilience. Tragically, history also recounts the sorrowful event of Chief Joseph's passing through a color lithograph titled "Death of Joseph. " This artwork depicts the mourning of not only one man but also an entire community grieving their loss. In contrast to these somber depictions stands a lithograph portrait from 1907 showcasing Chief Joseph with pride and dignity. Created by an unknown artist, it immortalizes him as a symbol of bravery and perseverance during trying times for his people. An evocative photograph taken by Cyrenius Hall in June 1878 further highlights Chief Joseph's charisma as he gazes into eternity with determination etched upon his face. Through these glimpses into their history and culture, we gain insight into the remarkable journey undertaken by the Nez Perce people – their struggles against adversity while preserving their traditions for future generations to cherish.