Tipi Collection (page 11)

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Arapaho village of tipis, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Dogs pulling travois to carry water for Native American women, western plains. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colorado Rockies home of a Native American
Native American tipi and canoe on the shore of lake beneath Longs Peak, Colorado. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native American women curing buffalo hides in a tepee village. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native American hunter bringing deer to his forest dwelling. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native American buffalo-skin tipi and birchbark lodge, Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Native Americans horse-racing near their village on the Great Plains, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Sioux village on the upper Mississippi River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native American driving horse herd to water. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native American playing a flute to young women in a prairie village. Hand-colored halftone reproductioni of a 19th-century illustration

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Plains Indian method of breaking a horse, ridden by a boy while tethered by an adult. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

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The tipi, also known as a tepee or teepee, holds a rich history and cultural significance for various Native American tribes. Originating from the Sioux tepee made of buffalo-hide, this iconic structure was widely used by many indigenous communities across North America. In an Omaha Indian village of tipis, these cone-shaped dwellings formed the heart of their community. They provided shelter and served as gathering places for families to share stories and traditions. The image captured in EXPL2A-00169 showcases Solomon Juneau's trading post on the Milwaukee River in 1820, where tipis stood tall amidst the wilderness. A photograph taken in 1891 by John C. H. Grabill reveals a Sioux encampment on or near Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. This mesmerizing sight portrays Minionjou Sioux Native Americans residing within their tipi camp - a testament to their enduring connection with nature and ancestral lands. Artistic representations like "Indian Fantasy" painted in 1914 depict the allure of tipis through vibrant colors on canvas. Similarly, "Mandan Indians with Medicine Man in Bear Skin" captures a moment frozen in time around 1875 when these majestic structures were still prevalent among tribes. Even beyond North America's borders, we find references to tipis' influence. In Jura and Islay's scenic landscapes depicted by Sheelins, distant views reveal how these portable homes have inspired architectural styles worldwide. Nature often interacts harmoniously with these traditional dwellings; snow falling gently upon them creates an enchanting winter scene while capturing the resilience of those who lived inside them during harsh winters. Furthermore, pigments on deerskin bring forth images such as "The Shoshone Sun Dance, " highlighting sacred ceremonies performed within these sacred spaces that held deep spiritual meaning for indigenous peoples.