Peace Pipe Collection

PETALESHARO II (1823-1874). Also known as Man Chief. Chaui or Grand Pawnee Native American chief. Photographed at the James E. McClees studio in Washington, D.C. 1858

PEACE PIPE CEREMONY, 1718. Chitimacha Native Americans in Louisiana on their way to take part in the calumet ceremony upon the conclusion of peace with the French in 1718

Chief Massasoit pledges friendship with Plymouth Pilgrims
Peace treaty between Chief Massasoit and Plymouth colonists, 1621. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Wampanoag warrior in full costume, Massachusetts. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BODMER: HIDATSA NATIVE AMERICAN. Pehriska-Ruhpa (Two Ravens), Hidatsa Native American. Watercolor, 1833, by Karl Bodmer

MASSASOIT & CARVER, 1620. Wampanoag Native American chief Massasoit meeting with John Carver, the first governor of Plymouth colony, in 1620. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

Native Americans meet Lewis and Clark at Council Bluffs
Lewis and Clark meeting with Native Americans at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Hand-colored woodcut by Patrick Goss, a member of the expedition

GUY JOHNSON (c1740-1788). American (Irish-born) military officer and diplomat. With the Mohawk chief Karonghyontye (a.k.a. Captain David Hill). Oil on canvas, 1776, by Benjamin West

KEOKUK (c1783-1848). Native American Sauk chief. Oil on canvas, 1835, by George Catlin

Tah It Way, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Tah It Way, c1905. Tah It Way, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, peace pipe on right

Three Peace-Pipes, Dakota Sioux, North American Indian. Traditionally used to offer prayers in a religious ceremony, to make a ceremonial commitment, or to seal a covenant or treaty

Chief Red Fox, a Sioux Indian, c. 1900 (b/w photo)
BAL144958 Chief Red Fox, a Sioux Indian, c.1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

The Medicine Man, 1907, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)
STC225368 The Medicine Man, 1907, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Historians of the Tribe, 1890 / 99. Creator: Frederic Remington
Historians of the Tribe, 1890/99

halftone print of Sitting Bull, Hunkpapa Lakota chief
Halftone print of Sitting Bull, Hunkpapa Lakota chief, sitting with feather headress and peace pipe

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Manhattan Purchase (colour litho)
3095817 Manhattan Purchase (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manhattan Purchase. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Interior of the Hut of a Mandan Chief, plate 19 from Volume 2 of
STC103848 The Interior of the Hut of a Mandan Chief, plate 19 from Volume 2 of Travels in the Interior of North America, engraved by Narcisse Desmadryl

Sioux pipes, c. 1851 (litho)
DPL443628 Sioux pipes, c.1851 (litho) by Catlin, George (1796-1872) (after); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: a labelled cahumet)

The Interior of a Hut of a Mandan Chief, plate 19 from Volume 2 of
STC29098 The Interior of a Hut of a Mandan Chief, plate 19 from Volume 2 of Travels in the Interior of North America, engraved by Narcisse Desmadryl

Portrait of Sitting Bull with Calumet, 1885 (albumen print)
2630178 Portrait of Sitting Bull with Calumet, 1885 (albumen print) by Goff, Orlando Scott (1843-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sitting Bull with a calumet)

Conflict of the Linn Boys with the Indians, pub. 1883 (engraving)
2630652 Conflict of the Linn Boys with the Indians, pub. 1883 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Sioux evening meal, Traverse des Sioux, 20th July 1851 (pencil on paper)
NBY331360 Sioux evening meal, Traverse des Sioux, 20th July 1851 (pencil on paper) by Mayer, Frank Blackwell (1827-89); 10.5x18 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Palmam Qui Meruit, Ferat (colour litho)
3648150 Palmam Qui Meruit, Ferat (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palmam Qui Meruit, Ferat)

Group of Indians on a River Bank, 1854 (w / c on paper)
CH19669 Group of Indians on a River Bank, 1854 (w/c on paper) by Kurz, Friedrich (1818-71); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Native Americans of the Fox and Raven tribes smoking the peace pipe (coloured engraving)
3630053 Native Americans of the Fox and Raven tribes smoking the peace pipe (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Smoking Pipe (oil on canvas)
2639974 Smoking Pipe (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Naw-kaw, Winnebago Chief, print made by Thomas Loraine McKenney, c. 1840 (colour litho)
479183 Naw-kaw, Winnebago Chief, print made by Thomas Loraine McKenney, c.1840 (colour litho) by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862) (after); 49.8 x 34.8 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Wampum beads, North America (chromolitho)
1093607 Wampum beads, North America (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wampum beads, North America)

Interpreter Sacagawea reunited with the Shoshone people on Lewis and Clarkes Expedition 49
6337880 Interpreter Sacagawea reunited with the Shoshone people on Lewis and Clarkes Expedition 49, a Native American presents a tobacco pipe to the Medicine Stone 50

Okee-Makee-Quid, A Chippeway Chief, 1854 (hand finished lithographed plate)
985967 Okee-Makee-Quid, A Chippeway Chief, 1854 (hand finished lithographed plate) by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Okee-Makee-Quid, A Chippeway Chief)

The United States flag has been donated to all Indian tribes (colour litho)
2808825 The United States flag has been donated to all Indian tribes (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Red Jacket, Chief of the Senecas, 1853 (colour litho)
NBY331361 Red Jacket, Chief of the Senecas, 1853 (colour litho) by Eastman, Captain Seth (1808-75) (after); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Figure drawing, 1851 (pencil on paper)
NBY331343 Figure drawing, 1851 (pencil on paper) by Mayer, Frank Blackwell (1827-89); 18x10.5 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; eNewberry Library; American, out of copyright

The Sacrifice to Quitchi-Manitou, or The Great Spirit, by the Canadians
STC100670 The Sacrifice to Quitchi-Manitou, or The Great Spirit, by the Canadians, illustration from Religious Ceremonies and Customs

Charles American Horse, a member of Buffalo Bills Wild West Show, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
1579926 Charles American Horse, a member of Buffalo Bills Wild West Show, c.1900 (b/w photo) by KAasebier, Gertrude (1852-1934); Universal History Archive/UIG; American, out of copyright

Pam-a-ho, The Swimmer, One of Black Hawk's Warriors, 1832. Creator: George Catlin
Pam-a-ho, The Swimmer, One of Black Hawk's Warriors, 1832

Pipe Dance, Assiniboine, 1835-1837. Creator: George Catlin
Pipe Dance, Assiniboine, 1835-1837

Raw-no-way-woh-krah, Loose Pipestem, a Brave, 1832. Creator: George Catlin
Raw-no-way-woh-krah, Loose Pipestem, a Brave, 1832

Shaw-da-mon-nee, There He Goes, a Brave, 1832. Creator: George Catlin
Shaw-da-mon-nee, There He Goes, a Brave, 1832

Mo-sho-la-tub-bee, He Who Puts Out and Kills, Chief of the Tribe, 1834. Creator: George Catlin
Mo-sho-la-tub-bee, He Who Puts Out and Kills, Chief of the Tribe, 1834

Penns Treaty with the Indians, c. 1840 / 1844. Creator: Edward Hicks
Penns Treaty with the Indians, c. 1840/1844

Osage Chief with Two Warriors, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Osage Chief with Two Warriors, 1861/1869. Tchong-tas-sab-be (tall chief blind in one eye) with warriors Tal-lee and Ko-ha-tunk-a in war dress. 1836

Pipe Dance - Assinneboine, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Pipe Dance - Assinneboine, 1861/1869

Three Selish Indians, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Three Selish Indians, 1855/1869. U-na-sits (a warrior who had taken five scalps) with Oo-na (in tunic made of bear skin) and See-cha (wife of the warrior) on the coast of the Pacific

Old Menomonie Chief with Two Young Beaux, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Old Menomonie Chief with Two Young Beaux, 1861/1869. Coo-coo-coo (chief said to be 105) with Chesh-ko-tong and Wah-chees (two Menominee beaux) on Western coast of Lake Michigan. 1830

A Cheyenne Chief, His Wife, and a Medicine Man, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
A Cheyenne Chief, His Wife, and a Medicine Man, 1861/1869. Ne-hee-o-woo-tis (chief) with Loots-a (his wife) and He-wan-e-tax (medicine man and orator) in 1833

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"Embracing Unity and Harmony: The Significance of the Peace Pipe in Native American Culture" The peace pipe, a symbol of unity and diplomacy, holds deep cultural significance among Native American tribes. Dating back centuries, this sacred tradition has been passed down through generations as a way to forge alliances and maintain harmony within communities. One notable figure associated with the peace pipe is Petalesharo II, also known as Man Chief or Grand Pawnee. As a Chaui Native American chief, he understood the power of peaceful negotiations and utilized the peace pipe ceremony to establish diplomatic relations between tribes. Another historical moment captured in time is the Peace Pipe Ceremony of 1718 involving Chitimacha Native Americans from Louisiana. This copper engraving by Antoine Simon Le Page du Pratz depicts their journey towards reconciliation with the French after years of conflict. The calumet ceremony marked an end to hostilities and paved the way for mutual understanding. Pehriska-Ruhpa (Two Ravens), a Hidatsa Native American portrayed by Bodmer, exemplifies how individuals played crucial roles during peace pipe ceremonies. These gatherings were not only about smoking tobacco but also about fostering connections between different tribes and promoting peaceful coexistence. The encounter between Wampanoag chief Massasoit and John Carver, governor of Plymouth colony in 1620, showcases how early settlers sought alliances through these ceremonial rituals. Their meeting laid the foundation for future cooperation amidst challenging times. Even renowned explorers like Lewis and Clark recognized the importance of engaging with native cultures at Council Bluffs. Their interaction with Native Americans further emphasized that sharing a smoke from the peace pipe was more than just symbolic; it represented mutual respect and understanding across cultural boundaries. Native American chiefs such as Keokuk demonstrated leadership skills by utilizing diplomacy as they navigated complex relationships during turbulent times. His influence extended beyond his own tribe, showcasing how influential figures used this powerful tool to maintain peace.