Scalping Collection

American Indians scalping
American Indian holding up the scalp of a died man, that he has just been in combat with. Date: Circa 1870s

Robbing and Scalping
Native American women rob and scalp a U. S. cavalryman Date: 1876

The Frontiers, 1812
1574150 The Frontiers, 1812; (add.info.: A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the "humane" British and their "worthy" allies. by William Charles,1776-1820, artist 1812)

Costumes de Différents Pays, Guerrier Iroquois, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Guerrier Iroquois, c1797

The exultant Indians mutilate the dead body; Passage of the Great Canon of the Colorado, 1875. Creator: A. R Calhoun
The exultant Indians mutilate the dead body; Passage of the Great Canon of the Colorado, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Indiens Scalpeurs (engraving)
2783230 Indiens Scalpeurs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indiens Scalpeurs)

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their worthy allies, c. 1813 (hand-coloured etching)
AQS331995 A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their worthy allies, c.1813 (hand-coloured etching) by American School

Savage Warrior, c. 1800 (pen and w / c on paper)
MGS149816 Savage Warrior, c.1800 (pen and w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); 24.6x21.5 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Native American braves taking the scalps of their enemies (coloured engraving)
3630049 Native American braves taking the scalps of their enemies (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A View of Col. Johnsons engagement with the Savages (commanded by Tecumseh
2630699 A View of Col. Johnsons engagement with the Savages (commanded by Tecumseh) near Moravian Town, October 5th, 1812, pub

The Savages Let Loose, or The Cruel Fate of the Loyalists, pub. 1783 (engraving)
2909559 The Savages Let Loose, or The Cruel Fate of the Loyalists, pub. 1783 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Native Americans (coloured engraving)
3630061 Native Americans (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native Americans.); © Look and Learn

The Exultant Indians Mutilate the Dead Body (engraving)
664808 The Exultant Indians Mutilate the Dead Body (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exultant Indians Mutilate the Dead Body)

Indian scalping his dead enemy (engraving)
966767 Indian scalping his dead enemy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian scalping his dead enemy)

Indien scalpant un ennemi tue (engraving)
3635676 Indien scalpant un ennemi tue (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indien scalpant un ennemi tue)

A Scene on the Frontiers as Practiced by the Humane British and Their Worthy Allies! After a work c. 1812 by WIlliam Charles, a Scottish born engraver and immigrant to the United States

Scalp Dance from Sketches of Indian Warfare (engraving)
XJF105331 Scalp Dance from Sketches of Indian Warfare (engraving) by Cary, William de la Montagne (1840-1922); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

IROQUOIS CHIEF AND WARRIOR. A chief in European dress, a child, and a warrior scalping an enemy. Aquatint, c1787, by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

WARFARE: SCALPING, 1724. Order of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, 17 November 1724, authorizing payment of rewards for Native American scalps

BATTLE OF THE THAMES, 1813. Cavalry attack, led by Colonel Richard M. Johnson, on British and Native American troops, led by Tecumseh, at the Battle of the Thames, near Moraviantown, Ontario, Canada

NATI2A-00100
Mohawk weapons: a deer-shank tomahawk and a scalping knife. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Scalping: Unveiling the Brutality of American Indian Warfare" Throughout history, the act has been associated with various aspects, from the gruesome practices of American Indians to tales of robbery and savagery. The image titled "The Savages Let Loose, or the Cruel Fate of the Loyalists, 1783" depicts a haunting scene where American Indians are shown scalping their victims. This engraving serves as a chilling reminder of the brutality that occurred during those times. Another illustration from circa 1900 portrays an Indian scalp soldier, showcasing how this practice was not limited to specific periods but continued for centuries. The colored lithograph titled "Indian Scalpers" further emphasizes this brutal tradition. One cannot ignore the impact these acts had on innocent lives. In "Massacre of Baldwin's Family by the Savages. " - a colored engraving published in 1835 - we witness firsthand how families fell victim to these savage attacks. Similarly, another colored engraving shows Indians attacking a fort, highlighting their relentless nature. The death whoop was often heard echoing through battlefields during conflicts between settlers and Native Americans; it symbolized fear and terror among those facing imminent danger. A lithograph named "Death Whoop, " created in 1853 using vibrant colors, captures this intense moment. While some may argue that British forces were also involved in such practices during warfare against Native Americans and their allies – as depicted in hand-colored etchings like "A scene on the frontiers as practiced by humane British and their worthy allies" – it is important to remember that scalping transcended cultural boundaries. Artworks like "British Warfare in 1812, " published by H. R. Robinson between 1837-38 as a lithograph print, shed light on historical events where scalping played a role regardless of nationality or allegiance. Lastly, let us not forget that behind every warrior, there were individuals who possessed unique skills and techniques.