Native American Art and History of the Minnesota Region

View of Fort Snelling

Edward K. Thomas — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:01:09 -0400

Title	View of Fort Snelling
Artist	Edward K. Thomas
Date	c. 1850
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G303

Minnesota landscape

View of Fort Snelling

Edward K. Thomas — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:01:09 -0400

Title	View of Fort Snelling
Artist	Edward K. Thomas
Date	c. 1850
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G303

Minnesota landscape

View of Fort Snelling: Gallery Label - Current

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Title	View of Fort Snelling: Gallery Label - Current
Author	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	2012-01-27
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Although the upper reaches of the Mississippi River were sparsely settled in the 1850s, a surprising number of artists sought out the northern landscapes. Edward Thomas's View of Fort Snelling exemplifies frontier images in which Dakota tipis, houses of the families associated with the American Fur Company, and the military fort exist side by side. Such depictions served as accurate topographical representations and also as visual records of a landscape already in transition.Recent conservation of this picture was made possible by a generous contribution from an anonymous patron.

View of Fort Snelling

Edward K. Thomas — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:01:09 -0400

Title	View of Fort Snelling
Artist	Edward K. Thomas
Date	c. 1850
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G303

Minnesota landscape

View of Fort Snelling: Teaching the Arts

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Title	View of Fort Snelling: Teaching the Arts
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	May 2004
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	http://artsmia.org/education/teacher-resources/objectinfocus.cfm?v=15

A simple landscape tells the story of Minnesota's early history.

Scenes of Plains Indian Life

Cadzi Cody — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:01:13 -0400

Title	Scenes of Plains Indian Life
Artist	Cadzi Cody
Date	c. 1880
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Hide painting depicting the Wolf Dance, c.1880. Elk hide, pigments.Hide painting depicting the Sun Dance, about 1880.

Untitled (Woman with Two Dogs and Two Children Moving Camp)

Roan Eagle — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:06:47 -0500

Title	Untitled (Woman with Two Dogs and Two Children Moving Camp)
Artist	Roan Eagle
Date	c. 1890
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Counting Coup

attributed to Big Cloud — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:45:25 -0500

Title	Counting Coup
Artist	attributed to Big Cloud
Date	c. 1880
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

ledger drawing

Lakota Winter Count: Teaching the Arts

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Lakota Winter Count: Teaching the Arts
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	November 2005
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	http://artsmia.org/education/teacher-resources/objectinfocus.cfm?v=48

Pictures held the key to history for the Lakota people of the Great Plains.

Lakota Winter Count

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Lakota Winter Count
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	2008
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts

The Lakota Winter Count is discussed on this audio tour stop.

Pipe Bowl

Artist Unknown (Isanyati Dakota (Santee Sioux)) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:02:57 -0500

Title	Pipe Bowl
Artist	Artist Unknown (Isanyati Dakota (Santee Sioux))
Date	c. 1840
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Effigy Pipe, about 1840, maple, a well carved maple wood pipe lined with lead portraying an arched-neck horse head for the bowl and a small bear head for the prow; discovered in Minnesota by Robert Camardo of Mineral Point, Wisconsin

Pipe Bowl, Lakota

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Pipe Bowl, Lakota
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	2008
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts

The purpose of the Pipe Bowl and the Lakota people are discussed on this audio tour stop.

Getting from Here to There: Teaching the Arts

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Getting from Here to There: Teaching the Arts
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	October 2006
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	http://artsmia.org/education/teacher-resources/fivefacts.cfm?v=72

Five artworks show us different ways to get around.

Sioux Warrior Chief

Oscar Howe — Fri, 01 Jun 1900 00:00:00 -0500

Title	Sioux Warrior Chief
Artist	Oscar Howe
Date	20th century
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

standing Native American man wearing feather headdress, blue robe and tan leggings with green, pink and blue designs

Sioux Warrior Chief: Gallery Label - Current

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Sioux Warrior Chief: Gallery Label - Current
Author	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	2003-06-09
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Oscar Howe is among the finest and best-known contemporary Lakota artists and is specifically noted for his ability to incorporate Lakota symbolism in his work. Most of his paintings are of brightly colored warriors, horses, and hunters that depict traditional scenes in a modern form of painting. In Lakota culture, one way for a man to gain honor was through warfare. In this painting, the common form of weaponry, the bow and arrow, are being held by the warrior. The extravagant eagle-feather war bonnet seen here was worn by proven warriors during ceremonial events. Single eagle-feathers worn in the hair also symbolize achievements during battle.

Shirt: Teaching the Arts

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Shirt: Teaching the Arts
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	February 2004
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	http://artsmia.org/education/teacher-resources/objectinfocus.cfm?v=8

A shirt created to honor a Plains Indian warrior tells the story of a changing way of life.

Shirt, A'aninin/ Nakoda (Gros Ventre/ Assiniboine)

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Shirt, A'aninin/ Nakoda (Gros Ventre/ Assiniboine)
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	2008
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts

30-90 second Quick Stop Audio Tour Commentary

Shirt: Teaching the Arts

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Shirt: Teaching the Arts
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	February 2004
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	http://artsmia.org/education/teacher-resources/objectinfocus.cfm?v=8

A shirt created to honor a Plains Indian warrior tells the story of a changing way of life.

With All Due Respect: Teaching the Arts

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0400

Title	With All Due Respect: Teaching the Arts
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	October 2003
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	http://artsmia.org/education/teacher-resources/fivefacts.cfm?v=2

People everywhere have used art to honor someone they admire. Compare five examples to explore a variety of ways art can express respect.

Bandolier Bag

Artist Unknown (Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:24:33 -0500

Title	Bandolier Bag
Artist	Artist Unknown (Anishinaabe (Ojibwe))
Date	c. 1870
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G261

bag with fully beaded pouch, strap and tassels at bottom and at top of strap; black velvet panel beaded with leaf shapes above pouch; blue and red yarn tassels; grey and white striped cloth on back of body

You Are What You Wear: Teaching the Arts

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Title	You Are What You Wear: Teaching the Arts
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	December 2008
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	http://artsmia.org/education/teacher-resources/fivefacts.cfm?v=144

Five artworks that show how the things you wear tell about who you are.

Cape

Artist Unknown (Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:01:20 -0500

Title	Cape
Artist	Artist Unknown (Anishinaabe (Ojibwe))
Date	19th-20th century
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G261

Dress

Artist Unknown (Lakota) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:01:15 -0500

Title	Dress
Artist	Artist Unknown (Lakota)
Date	c. 1880-1890
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G261

woman's dress; leather with beadwork, copper discs and bells; yoke completely beaded on blue ground

Dress

Artist Unknown (Lakota) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:01:15 -0500

Title	Dress
Artist	Artist Unknown (Lakota)
Date	c. 1880-1890
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G261

woman's dress; leather with beadwork, copper discs and bells; yoke completely beaded on blue ground

Lakota Dress

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Lakota Dress
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	2008
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts

The Lakota Dress is discussed on this audio tour stop.

Dress

Artist Unknown (Lakota) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:01:15 -0500

Title	Dress
Artist	Artist Unknown (Lakota)
Date	c. 1880-1890
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G261

woman's dress; leather with beadwork, copper discs and bells; yoke completely beaded on blue ground

Surrounded by Beauty

Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Surrounded by Beauty
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	2002
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	http://www.artsmia.org/surrounded-by-beauty/

There is no equivalent in the many Native American languages for the word art. Yet the objects here suggest that Native Americans are a highly spiritual people who create objects of extraordinary beauty. In Native American thought there is also no distinction between what is beautiful or functional, and what is sacred or secular. Design goes far beyond concerns of function, and beauty is much more than simple appearances. For many native peoples, beauty arises from living in harmony with the order of the universe.The concerns and aspirations of a vital contemporary American Indian population changes as the world changes. Today some Native American artists continue traditions of their ancestors, while others transform those traditions in new and innovative ways.

Dress

Artist Unknown (Lakota) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:01:15 -0500

Title	Dress
Artist	Artist Unknown (Lakota)
Date	c. 1880-1890
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G261

woman's dress; leather with beadwork, copper discs and bells; yoke completely beaded on blue ground

World Myths and Legends in Art

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0400

Title	World Myths and Legends in Art
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	2003
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	http://artsmia.org/world-myths/

Myths are stories that explain why the world is the way it is. All cultures have them. Throughout history, artists have been inspired by myths and legends and have given them visual form. Sometimes these works of art are the only surviving record of what particular cultures believed and valued. But even where written records or oral traditions exist, art adds to our understanding of myths and legends.

This collection of images brings together 26 works of art in the collection of The Minneapolis Institute of Arts inspired by mythology around the world. The rich variety of images makes it possible for teachers to address a wide range of study areas, including language arts, humanities, art, social and cultural studies, and world religions. You can click on the "Enlarge" link under each work of art to enlarge the image in a new window, and zoom in to see greater detail. The "Art by Theme" section will help you explore the relationships among the images. Have fun being creative with these materials!

Pair of Moccasins

Artist Unknown (Lakota) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:20:21 -0500

Title	Pair of Moccasins
Artist	Artist Unknown (Lakota)
Date	c. 1890
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

uppers beaded overall in green, white, blue and red with American flags, triangles, crosses and squares; 3 pairs of red tassels on tongues

Moccasins

Mrs. Drags Wolf — Sun, 01 Jun 1919 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Moccasins
Artist	Mrs. Drags Wolf
Date	before 1940
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Dance Blanket

Artist Unknown (Anishinabe/Dakota) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:18:56 -0500

Title	Dance Blanket
Artist	Artist Unknown (Anishinabe/Dakota)
Date	c. 1840-1850
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G260

blue; central beaded round medallion with leaf designs and organic shapes; large beaded floral designs in lower corners; silk appliqué in predominantly pink, green and yellow on bottom hem and part of sides in floral and geometric designs; six appliquéd stars at bottom in pink and cream; blue backing (modern)

Dance Blanket

Artist Unknown (Anishinabe/Dakota) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:18:56 -0500

Title	Dance Blanket
Artist	Artist Unknown (Anishinabe/Dakota)
Date	c. 1840-1850
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G260

Minnesota Artists: Teaching the Arts

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Minnesota Artists: Teaching the Arts
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	March 2009
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	http://artsmia.org/education/teacher-resources/fivefacts.cfm?v=156

Each making art in a different way, the artists featured here all added something to the story of Minnesota.

Quilt

Carla Running Horse — Sat, 01 Jun 1991 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Quilt
Artist	Carla Running Horse
Date	1991
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Collage IX: Landscape

George Morrison — Sat, 01 Jun 1974 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Collage IX: Landscape
Artist	George Morrison
Date	1974
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G258

Morrison,'Collage IX Landscape',wood,U.S.XXc

Collage IX: Landscape

George Morrison — Sat, 01 Jun 1974 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Collage IX: Landscape
Artist	George Morrison
Date	1974
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G258

Morrison,'Collage IX Landscape',wood,U.S.XXc

A Sense of Place: Teaching the Arts

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0400

Title	A Sense of Place: Teaching the Arts
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	2003
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	http://artsmia.org/education/teacher-resources/fivefacts.cfm?v=-4

What gives meaning to a place? How does an artist create a sense of place? Explore these questions through five artworks from different times and cultures.

Surrounded by Beauty

Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0400

Title	Surrounded by Beauty
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	2002
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	http://www.artsmia.org/surrounded-by-beauty/

World Myths and Legends in Art

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0400

Title	World Myths and Legends in Art
Creator	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Date	2003
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	http://artsmia.org/world-myths/

Native American Art and History of the Minnesota Region

View of Fort Snelling

View of Fort Snelling

c. 1850

View of Fort Snelling

View of Fort Snelling

c. 1850

View of Fort Snelling: Gallery Label - Current

View of Fort Snelling: Gallery Label - Current

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

2012-01-27

View of Fort Snelling

View of Fort Snelling

c. 1850

View of Fort Snelling: Teaching the Arts

View of Fort Snelling: Teaching the Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

May 2004

Scenes of Plains Indian Life

Scenes of Plains Indian Life

c. 1880

Untitled (Woman with Two Dogs and Two Children Moving Camp)

Untitled (Woman with Two Dogs and Two Children Moving Camp)

c. 1890

Counting Coup

Counting Coup

c. 1880

Lakota Winter Count: Teaching the Arts

Lakota Winter Count: Teaching the Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

November 2005

Lakota Winter Count

Lakota Winter Count

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

2008

Pipe Bowl

Pipe Bowl

c. 1840

Pipe Bowl, Lakota

Pipe Bowl, Lakota

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

2008

Getting from Here to There: Teaching the Arts

Getting from Here to There: Teaching the Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

October 2006

Sioux Warrior Chief

Sioux Warrior Chief

20th century

Sioux Warrior Chief: Gallery Label - Current

Sioux Warrior Chief: Gallery Label - Current

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

2003-06-09

Shirt: Teaching the Arts

Shirt: Teaching the Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

February 2004

Shirt, A'aninin/ Nakoda (Gros Ventre/ Assiniboine)

Shirt, A'aninin/ Nakoda (Gros Ventre/ Assiniboine)

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

2008

Shirt: Teaching the Arts

Shirt: Teaching the Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

February 2004

With All Due Respect: Teaching the Arts

With All Due Respect: Teaching the Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

October 2003

Bandolier Bag

Bandolier Bag

c. 1870

You Are What You Wear: Teaching the Arts

You Are What You Wear: Teaching the Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

December 2008

Cape

Cape

19th-20th century

Dress