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  • Thomas Waters at time of death
  • Waters, Thomas; Nez Perce
  • Photo of Thomas Waters of Nez Perce.
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • Penahwenonmi's (Helping Another's) cúuyesıtkeˀs (belt pouch)
  • Cornhusk bags; Pouches (Containers); Cornhusk craft; Handicraft; Belts (clothing); Nimíipuu; Nez Perce
  • Penahwenonmi (Helping Another) was a Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) woman who survived the Nez Perce War of 1877 battle ickum'kiléelixpe (The Battle of the Big Hole). Penahwenonmi's (Helping Another's) husband húusus 'ewyíin (Wounded Head) was a Nimíipuu...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • hímiin maqsmáqs’ (Yellow Wolf's) sharpened wood point replica arrow
  • Arrows; Bow and arrow; Weapons; Campaigns & battles; Bow and arrow making; Nimíipuu; Nez Perce
  • Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) warrior hímiin maqsmáqs (Yellow Wolf) made four arrows that were replicas of arrows originally used by Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) warriors in the Nez Perce War of 1877. Specifically, the original arrows were used at lamáta (The...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • hímiin maqsmáqs’ (Yellow Wolf's) steel-tipped replica arrow
  • Arrows; Bow and arrow; Weapons; Campaigns & battles; Bow and arrow making; Nimíipuu; Nez Perce
  • Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) warrior hímiin maqsmáqs (Yellow Wolf) made four arrows that were replicas of arrows originally used by Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) warriors in the Nez Perce War of 1877. Specifically, the original arrows were used at lamáta (The...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • Studio Portrait of Mourning Dove
  • Indians of North America; Indian authors; Mourning Dove, 1888-1936; Indian women; Colville Indians; Quintasket, Christine
  • Studio Portrait of Mourning Dove who is one of the first Native American women authors. She is wearing traditional Native American apparel with a blanket draped over her one shoulder covering her arm. Mourning Dove, also known as Christine...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • páaxat'ipéetehemkt' (Five Fogs') unfinished arrows
  • Arrows; Bow and arrow; Weapons; Campaigns & battles; Bow and arrow making; Nimíipuu; Nez Perce
  • These five arrows belonged to páaxat'ipéetehemkt (Five Fogs), a Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) warrior who fought in the Nez Perce War of 1877, including the significant battle, ' ickum'kiléelixpe (The Battle of the Big Hole). páaxat'ipéetehemkt (Five Fogs)...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • Splinter bone awl
  • Awls; Tools; Sewing; Stitches (sewing); Leatherwork; Handicraft; Nimíipuu; Nez Perce
  • An awl is a tool regularly used for stitching, creating holes for sewing, or sewing thick materials, including leather and canvas. While many awls have a bone base with a sharpened point, such as a steel needle, attached to the end, these two awls...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • Metis xe’xépil (half-leggings)
  • Clothing & dress; Bead embroidery; Leather garments; Nimíipuu; Nez Perce
  • The term "Metis half-leggings" originated in the mid-1800s when indigenous employees of fur trading companies wore xe’xépil (leggings) below the knee to protect expensive cloth trousers from wear. The Metis are an indigenous Canadian people,...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • Deteriorated rifle buttstock
  • Rifles; Campaigns & battles; Weapons; Nimíipuu; Nez Perce
  • This buttstock is the back portion of a rifle that usually sits on one's shoulder. One can see the deterioration of this wooden buttstock due to exposure to the weather elements. Evidence suggests this fragment was picked up at c'aynim...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • Horseshoe
  • Horseshoes; Equipment and supplies; Campaigns & battles; Nimíipuu; Nez Perce
  • Evidence suggests this iron horseshoe was picked up from the site of the Nez Perce War of 1877 battle,' ickum'kiléelixpe (The Battle of the Big Hole) near ickum'kiléelixpe (Big Hole, Montana). ickum'kiléelixpe (The Battle of the Big Hole) occurred...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • páaxat'ipéetehemkt' (Five Fogs') arrows
  • Arrows; Bow and arrow; Weapons; Campaigns & battles; Bow and arrow making; Nimíipuu; Nez Perce
  • These five arrows belonged to páaxat'ipéetehemkt (Five Fogs), a Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) warrior who fought in the Nez Perce War of 1877, including the significant battle ‘ ickum’kiléelixpe (The Battle of the Big Hole). páaxat'ipéetehemkt (Five Fogs)...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • páaxat'ipéetehemkt' (Five Fogs') quiver
  • Quivers (Archery); Containers; Campaigns & battles; Nimíipuu; Nez Perce
  • This quiver belonged to páaxat'ipéetehemkt (Five Fogs), a Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) warrior who fought in the Nez Perce War of 1877, including the significant battle, ‘ ickum’kiléelixpe (The Battle of the Big Hole). A quiver is a case primarily used to...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • Mourning Dove
  • Mourning Dove, 1888-1936; Colville Indians; Indian women; Indian authors; Quintasket, Christine
  • Studio portrait of Mourning Dove, a Colville tribal member sitting in front of a neutral background. She is wearing a traditional Native American dress and necklace which hangs below her knees. She is one of the first Native American woman authors....
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • Studio portrait of Mourning Dove
  • Mourning Dove, 1888-1936; Colville Indians; Indian women; Indian authors; Quintasket, Christine
  • Studio portrait of Mourning Dove, a Colville tribal member who is sitting in front of a neutral background. She is wearing a traditional Native American dress and a necklace which hangs below her knees. The edges of the image are worn probably due...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • Mourning Dove posing on a Bench
  • Indians of North America; Indian authors; Mourning Dove, 1888-1936; Indian women; Colville Indians; Quintasket, Christine
  • Studio portrait of Mourning Dove, who is one of the first Native American women authors. She is wearing a traditional Native American dress and a long intricate necklace and is sitting on a bench draped with a dark cloth. In her right hand, she...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • Mourning Dove in Western Attire
  • Indians of North America; Indian authors; Mourning Dove, 1888-1936; Indian women; Colville Indians; Quintasket, Christine
  • Studio portrait of Mourning Dove who is one of the first Native American women authors. She is posing in front of neutral background wearing a modern dress and her hair is in a bun. Mourning Dove was Colville tribal member.Mourning Dove, also known...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • Portrait of Mourning Dove
  • Indians of North America; Indian authors; Mourning Dove, 1888-1936; Indian women; Colville Indians; Quintasket, Christine
  • Portrait of Mourning Dove who is one of the first Native American women authors. She is dressed in modern attire with her hair in a bun. Mourning Dove, also known as Christine Quintasket, Hum-ishu-ma, and other names, is well-known for her novel,...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • Mourning Dove
  • Indians of North America; Indian authors; Mourning Dove, 1888-1936; Indian women; Colville Indians; Quintasket, Christine
  • Profile of Mourning Dove who is one of the first Native American women authors. She is wearing traditional Native American attire and several pieces of jewelry. She is sitting on a bench covered with a dark cloth. Mourning Dove, also known as...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • Photograph of Mourning Dove
  • Indians of North America; Indian authors; Mourning Dove, 1888-1936; Indian women; Colville Indians; Quintasket, Christine
  • Studio portrait of Mourning Dove who is one of the first Native American women authors. She is wearing traditional Native American attire along with several pieces of intricate beadwork. In her left hand, she is apparently holding a whip. Also, she...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection
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  • Portrait of Mourning Dove
  • Indians of North America; Indian authors; Mourning Dove, 1888-1936; Indian women; Colville Indians; Quintasket, Christine
  • Studio photograph of Mourning Dove who is one of the first Native American women authors. She is wearing traditional Native American attire along with several pieces of intricate beadwork. In addition, she is apparently sitting on a rock formation....
  • McWhorter, L.V. Collection

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