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Chief Souligny

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Description: Painted portrait of Souligny, a chief of the Menominees. He is depicted wearing a James Madison Peace Medal.
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The Landing of Jean Nicolet

Date: 1904
Description: Jean Nicolet (1598-1642) was the first European to see Wisconsin and was a prominent French explorer who, for many years, lived among the Indians of Quebec...
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Chief Oshkosh

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Description: Chief Oshkosh, (1795-) August 29, 1858, Menomonee Indian chief.
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Iometah

Date: 1858
Description: Portrait of Iometah.
Painting

Pocahontas

Date: 1832
Description: Portrait of Pocahontas.
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Mrs. Austin Quinney and Her Daughter Harriet

Date: 1849
Description: Portrait of Jane Quinney, (born Ashotomay) wife of Austin E. Quinney, chief of the Stockbridge nation, and their daughter, Harriet.
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Sioux Chiefs at Little Big Horn

Date: 06 1876
Description: Sioux Chiefs at Little Big Horn.
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Three Potawatomi Chiefs

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Description: Portrait painting of Three Potawatomie Chiefs.
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Yellow Thunder

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Description: Waist-up portrait of Yellow Thunder , noted warrior, and chief of the Winnebagoes (Ho-Chunk).
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Coiling Jack Pine Roots

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Description: An Ojibwa woman coils jack pine roots as she prepares to pack them. The roots will be used in the construction of a canoe.

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