Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Sioux pipes
- Native American Sioux peace pipes or calumets decorated with feathers, and bird, animal, and human figures.
- Dakota Indians--1850-1860.; Indians of North America--1850-1860.; Calumets--1850-1860.; Tobacco pipes--1850-1860.
- [1851?]
- Dakota knives, war clubs and tomahawks
- Illustrations of Native American Sioux knives, war clubs, tomahawks and calumets.
- Dakota Indians--1850-1860.; Indians of North America--1850-1860.; Clubs (Weapons)--1850-1860.; Calumets--1850-1860.; Knives--1850-1860.; Tomahawks--1850-1860.
- [1851?]
- Omaha Dance, Rosebud Agency, S.D.
- Native American Lakota Sioux men and a boy pose seated in a semi-circle in front of a tepee, Rosebud Agency, South Dakota. They wear headdresses, roaches, feather, leg bands with bells, breechcloths and leggings. Some hold tobacco pipes (calumets.)
- United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Rosebud Agency.--1880-1890.; Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1880-1890.; Teton Indians--Clothing & dress--South Dakota--1880-1890.; Rosebud Indian...
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Tomahawk; pipe
- Shows a Native American Sioux wood and steel blade tomahawk from Rosebud, South Dakota. The wood handle is squared, burned and has rings of brass tacks around it.
- Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1860-1870.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1860-1870.; Calumets--1860-1870.; Tomahawks--1860-1870.
- [between 1860 and 1870]
- A Sioux brave
- Indoor portrait of an unidentified Native American Dakota Santee Sioux sitting cross legged with a ceremonial pipe, club, knife in a sheath and rifle. He wears a headband, checked jacket, leggings and moccasins.
- Dakota Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Santee Indians--1870-1880.; Calumets--1870-1880.
- 1871?
- The old bucks in council
- View of four Native American (Dakota) men wearing ceremonial outfits and holding symbolic objects. Two of the men hold shields, a third smokes a pipe. Other items include a fur covered staff and headdresses.
- Dakota Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1910.; Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Calumets--1880-1910.; Shields--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Sitting Bull
- Seated portrait of Native American, Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux, Chief Sitting Bull wearing a single feather, braids wrapped in fur, and skin shirt with fur and leggings, holding a tobacco pipe (calumet.)
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Hunkpapa Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Teton Indians--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890]
- Lone Wolf, Kiowa chief
- Head and shoulders studio portrait of Native American (Kiowa) man, Chief Lone Wolf (Guipago). His braids are wrapped in cloth; he wears metal hoop earrings, a dark shirt, and a wool vest. He holds a hatchet pipe with a long barrel wrapped in wire...
- Indians of North America--1860-1880.; Kiowa Indians--1860-1880.; Calumets--1860-1880.; Tomahawks--1860-1880.; Tribal chiefs--1860-1880.; Lone Wolf, Kiowa Indian.
- [between 1869 and 1874]
- Native American man
- Studio portrait (sitting) of a Native American (Plains) man. The man holds a wooden pipe. He wears a blanket, a shirt, scarves over his braids, and a feather in his hair.
- Indians of North America--Great Plains--1880-1910.; Calumets--1880-1910.; Men--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Native American man
- A Native American (Plains) man poses on a wooden porch. The man has a wooden pipe in his mouth. He lays under a fur pelt. He wears no shirt, a necklace with a metal pendant, and a feather in his hair.
- Indians of North America--Great Plains--1880-1910.; Calumets--1880-1910.; Men--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Native American man
- Studio portrait (sitting) of a Native American (Plains) man. The man sits between a pile of straw and a wooden fence; he holds a wooden pipe. He wears moccasins, fringed leggings, a blanket, a fringed shirt, a medal around his neck, a hair pipe...
- Indians of North America--Great Plains--1880-1910.; Calumets--1880-1910.; Clothing & dress--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Plains Indian, possibly priest in religious ceremony
- Standing profile portrait of an unidentified Native American (Plains) man. He wears a long cloth around his waist, is shirtless, and holds a pipe in his hands.
- Indians of North America--Great Plains--1880-1910.; Calumets--1880-1910.; Men--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Chief Washakie Shoshone
- Studio portrait (standing) of Washakie, a Native American (Shoshone) man. He holds a wooden pipe decorated with hair and a rifle. He wears moccasins, leggings, a cloth belt, a scarf held in place around his neck by a shell ornament, and a feather...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Shoshoni Indians--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Washakie, ca. 1804-1900.
- [between 1884 and 1885]
- Little Bee, Chippewa chief
- Hand colored sitting portrait of a Native American (Chippewa) chief, identified as Little Bee. He wears pants, a shirt, a coat, and a kerchief, and carries a large, decorative pipe in his left hand.
- Indians of North America--1870-1890.; Ojibwa Indians--1870-1890.; Calumets--1870-1890.; Tribal chiefs--1870-1890.; Little Bee, Ojibwa Chief.
- [between 1872 and 1890?]
- Black Bear Jr. Arapahoe
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Black Bear Junior, a Native American (Arapaho) man. He holds a tomahawk pipe and wears a fur pelt and body paint.
- Arapaho Indians--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Body painting--1900-1910.; Calumets--1900-1910.; Black Bear, Son of Chief Black Bear.
- 1900
- Chief Blue Horse Sioux
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Blue Horse, an elderly Native American (Sioux) man. He holds a calumet and staff and wears a fringed shirt with quill work and a beaded feather headdress.
- Dakota Indians--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Headdresses--1900-1910.; Aged persons--1900-1910.; Calumets--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Blue Horse.
- 1900
- Homme Connu [full-face]
- Sitting studio portrait of Homme Connu a Native American (Omaha) man. He is shirtless and wears a blanket around his waist, a medallion, choker, bead necklaces, shell, earrings, and a feather in his hair. He holds a large and decorative pipe in his...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Jewelry--1880-1890.; Homme Connu.
- [1883]
- Homme Connu [profile]
- Sitting profile studio portrait of Homme Connu a Native American (Omaha) man. He is shirtless and wears a blanket around his waist, a medallion, choker, bead necklaces, shell, earrings, and a feather in his hair. He holds a large and decorative...
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Jewelry--1880-1890.; Homme Connu.
- [1883]
- Crow Eagle
- Full length studio portrait of Crow Eagle, Dakota male, wearing war bonnet, wrapped in blanket and holding peace pipe, standing next to wooden fence and rock, in front of painted backdrop.
- Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Crow Eagle.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Sitting Bull
- Full length studio portrait of Sitting Bull, Dakota Chief, standing next to bench and chair, holding peace pipe, wearing fringed shirt and crucifix.
- Indians of North America--Portraits--1885.; Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890.; Dakota Indians.
- [1885?]
- Sitting Bull, Dakota Chief, seated, with peace pipe on knee
- Seated studio portrait, 3/4 length, of Sitting Bull, Dakota Chief, wearing jacket decorated with fur and holding peace pipe.
- Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Sitting Bull, Dakota Chief, seated, with peace pipe on knees
- Seated studio portrait, 3/4 length, of Sitting Bull, Dakota Chief, holding peace pipe, in front of painted backdrop.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890.
- [1888?]
- Sitting Bull, Dakota Chief, seated, holding peace pipe on knees, 3/4 length
- Seated studio portrait, 3/4 length, of Sitting Bull, Dakota Chief, wearing crucifix and fringed shirt, holding peace pipe, in front of painted backdrop.
- Indians of North America--Portraits--1888.; Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890.; Dakota Indians.
- [1888?]
- Unidentified Indian, seated in front of cabin, wearing fur cap and holding a peace pipe, full length
- Native American male, sitting in front of cabin, wearing fur cap and decorated shirt and holding peace pipe.
- Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified Indian, seated, wearing decorated jacket and holding a peace pipe
- Seated studio portrait of Native American male, wearing decorated jacket and holding a peace pipe.
- Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Unidentified Indian, seated, holding peace pipe on lap
- Full length studio portrait of Native American male holding peace pipe on lap and wearing fur piece and vest. Seated in front of backdrop.
- Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Young Man Afraid of His Horses, Dakota, seated wearing a cross ornament
- Seated studio portrait, 3/4 length, of Young Man Afraid of His Horses, Dakota male, wearing a large cross ornament and earrings and holding a peace pipe.
- Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Young Man Afraid of his Horses.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Young Man Afraid of His [Horses], Pine Ridge, Sioux Chief
- Full length studio portrait of Young Man Afraid of His Horses, Dakota male, standing in front of backdrop, holding peace pipe and wearing cross ornament.
- Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Young Man Afraid of his Horses.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Good Horse, Dakota Chief, in war bonnet, bust
- Studio portrait of head and shoulders of Good Horse, Dakota Chief, wearing war bonnet and fur vest.
- Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Good Horse.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Nebagaman Chief, seated, wearing warbonnet with horns, full length
- Full length studio portrait of Nebagaman, Dakota(?) male, wearing war bonnet with horns, decorated belt and sash, holding peace pipe, seated in front of painted backdrop.
- Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Nebagaman.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- Crow Eagle, Fool Thunder, Iron Thunder, Slow White Buffalo, Dakota group, seated, Iron Thunder, holding peace pipe
- Studio photograph, full length, of four Dakota men, Crow Eagle, Fool Thunder, Iron Thunder and Slow White Buffalo, seated on a bench in front of painted backdrop. Crow Eagle, Iron Thunder, and Slow White Buffalo hold peace pipes.
- Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188?]
- Red Cloud, Dakota Chief, wearing a headdress, bust
- Studio portrait of head and shoulders of Red Cloud, Dakota Chief, wearing feathered headdress and holding peace pipe.
- Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Red Cloud, 1822-1909.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188?]
- Bull Head, Dakota warrior, seated, holding peace pipe in hands
- Seated studio portrait, 3/4 length, of Bull Head, Dakota male, holding peace pipe.
- Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Bull Head.; Dakota Indians.; Indians of North America--Portraits.
- [188-?]
- An Indian home
- A Native American (Blackfoot or Flathead) man and woman sit by a tepee with painted circles and animal designs probably in Big Horn County, Montana; Strikes First holds a wooden smoking pipe, and Wolf Plume peels potatoes. The woman wears a print...
- Indians of North America--Montana--1900-1920.; Salish Indians--Montana--1900-1920.; Calumets--1900-1920.; Campfires--Montana--1900-1920.; Outdoor cookery--Montana--1900-1920.; Spouses--1900-1920.; Tipis--Montana--1900-1920.; Strikes First.; Wolf...
- [between 1908 and 1913]
- Long Feather, Dakota, same, bust
- Long Feather, Dakota, 1/2 length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop; one feather in hair, hair loose around shoulders, necklace and crucifix around neck, fringed leather shirt with decorations and fur around cuffs, holding pipe.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Long Feather.
- [188-?]
- Long Feather, Dakota, standing, holding peace pipe, 3/4 length
- Long Feather, Dakota, full-length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop; one feather in hair, hair loose around shoulders, necklace and crucifix, fringed leather shirt with decorations, fringed pants, holding pipe and beaded bag.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Long Feather.
- [188-?]
- Chief Joseph and Captain Jerome with Buffalo Bill's horses, full length
- Chief Joseph, Nez Perce, and Captain Jerome with Buffalo Bill's saddled horses taken at Madison Square Garden, full length with painted backdrop in background; Chief Joseph passing peace pipe to Captain Jerome.
- Calumets--1880-1890.; Horses--1880-1890.; Joseph, Nez Percé Chief, 1840-1904.
- [between 1897 and 1898]
- Nebagaman Chief, standing, wearing war bonnet with horns, 3/4 length
- Nebagaman, Dakota Chief, 3/4 length standing studio portrait with painted backdrop, wearing headdress with buffalo horns and feathers trailing down back, necklaces, woven beaded sash across chest with another sash with metal coins across opposite...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Nebagaman.
- [188-?]
- Bull Head, Dakota warrior, seated holding peace pipe, 3/4 length
- Bull Head, Dakota, 3/4 length seated studio portrait; wearing two feathers in hair, braids wrapped in fur, scarf tied at neck, breastplate, blanket wrapped around waist, holding pipe and weaving attached to pipe, and ring on finger; in charge of...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Bull Head.
- [188-?]
- Bull Head, Dakota, seated, full length
- Bull Head, Dakota, full length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop; wearing two feathers in hair, braids wrapped in fur, scarf tied at neck, breastplate, beaded moccasins, and blanket wrapped around waist;, holding peace pipe and beaded...
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Bull Head.
- [188?]
- Crow King
- Seated studio portrait, head and shoulders, of Crow King, Dakota Chief, wearing one feather in hair, fur piece, uniform jacket and holding peace pipe.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Crow King.
- [188-?]
- Goose, Dakota Chief, seated, holding peace pipe
- Two identical studio portraits of Goose, Dakota Chief, wearing fur piece, necklace and blanket and holding peace pipe, seated in front of painted backdrop.
- Dakota Indians.--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Goose.
- [188-?]
- Goose, Dakota Chief, seated holding peace pipe, 3/4 length
- Goose, Dakota Chief, 3/4 length seated studio portrait with painted backdrop, left profile; feather in hair, earring, necklace with many strands, fur blanket around shoulders, and trousers; holding peace pipe and arrow.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Goose.
- [188?]
- Brave Bear,[sic] Dakota, wearing war bonnet
- Full length studio portrait of Conquering Bear, Oglala male, wearing war bonnet, holding mallet and peace pipe, standing in front of fence and painted backdrop.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Oglala Indians--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Conquering Bear, Oglala chief.
- [188-?]
- Brave Bear, [sic] Dakota, wearing war bonnet, full length
- Full length studio portrait of Conquering Bear, Oglala male, wearing war bonnet, holding mallet and peace pipe, standing in front of fence and painted backdrop.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Oglala Indians--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Conquering Bear, Oglala chief.
- [188-?]
- Circling [i.e.Conquering] Bear
- Full length studio portrait of Conquering Bear, Oglala male, wearing war bonnet, holding mallet and peace pipe, standing in front of fence and painted backdrop.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Oglala Indians--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Conquering Bear, Oglala chief.
- [188-?]
- Nebagaman Chief, seated, full length
- Full length studio portrait of Nebagaman Chief, Dakota (?), wearing war bonnet with horns, long headdress, and decorated sash, holding peace pipe, seated in front of painted backdrop.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Nebagaman.
- [188-?]
- Nebagaman Chief, seated, wearing warbonnet with horns, 3/4 length
- Studio portrait, 3/4 length, of Nebagaman Chief, Dakota (?), wearing warbonnet with horns, decorated sashes and holding a peace pipe, sitting in front of painted backdrop.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Nebagaman.
- [188-?]
- Nebagaman Chief, standing, wearing warbonnet
- Studio portrait, 3/4 length, of Nebagaman Chief, Dakota (?), wearing warbonnet with horns and holding peace pipe, standing.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Nebagaman.
- [188-?]
- Red Cloud, Dakota Chief, holding peace pipe, wearing war bonnet, bust
- Studio portrait, head and shoulders, of Red Cloud, Dakota Chief, seated, wearing war bonnet and breastplate, holding peace pipe.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Portraits--1880-1890.; Calumets--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Red Cloud, 1822-1909.
- [189-?]