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Stories the Lenape told their grandchildren

Editor:
Townsend, Camilla 1965-  Search this
Michael, Nicky Kay  Search this
Physical description:
x, 255 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates illustrations, maps 23 cm
Type:
Texts
Biography
Textes
Biographies
Place:
Oklahoma
Date:
2023
Topic:
Delaware Indians--Folklore  Search this
Indians of North America--Folklore  Search this
Delaware language  Search this
Social life and customs  Search this
Delaware (Langue)  Search this
Peuples autochtones--Mœurs et coutumes  Search this
Delaware Indians  Search this
Delaware Indians--Social life and customs  Search this
Indians of North America--Social life and customs  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1163497

Shoulder bag/Bandolier bag

Culture/People:
probably Lenape (Delaware) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Mr. Kenloch, Non-Indian  Search this
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Seller:
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945  Search this
Object Name:
Shoulder bag/Bandolier bag
Media/Materials:
Deerhide/deerskin, porcupine quills, metal cones, deer hair, dye/dyes
Techniques:
Sewn, quill embroidered, quill-wrapped (flat), dyed
Dimensions:
77.8 x 27.9 x 3.2 cm
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
New York; USA (inferred)
Date created:
1740-1770
Catalog Number:
14/3272
Barcode:
143272.000
See related items:
Lenape (Delaware)
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61522c269-96ad-459e-b54c-0f080cdc8182
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_153966
Online Media:

Wampum belt

Culture/People:
Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Previous owner:
Chief Charlie Elkhair (Charley Elkhair), Oklahoma Delaware, 1854-1935  Search this
Collector:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Wampum belt
Media/Materials:
Whelk shell beads (white wampum), hide thong/babiche, cordage
Techniques:
Loom beadwork
Dimensions:
56 x 4 x .5 cm
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Native Term:
sa ki' ma i' ke' la ma bi' so'n
Place:
Oklahoma; USA
Date created:
1800-1850
Catalog Number:
2/1047
Barcode:
021047.000
See related items:
Oklahoma Delaware
Ceremonial/Ritual items
On View:
NMAI, New York, NY: Native New York, Poospatuck (Ex02)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6911b3121-de81-456a-8f30-b12ecc42d787
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_22356
Online Media:

Shoulder bag/Bandolier bag

Culture/People:
Lenape (Delaware)  Search this
Previous seller:
W. H. Fenton, Non-Indian  Search this
Previous owner:
William Ockleford Oldman (W.O. Oldman/William Ockelford Oldman), Non-Indian, 1879-1949  Search this
Seller:
William Ockleford Oldman (W.O. Oldman/William Ockelford Oldman), Non-Indian, 1879-1949  Search this
Object Name:
Shoulder bag/Bandolier bag
Media/Materials:
Hide, porcupine quills, silk ribbon, glass bead/beads, metal cones, wool yarn, deer hair, dye/dyes, sinew
Techniques:
Sewn, dyed, quill embroidered, strung, fingerwoven, edge beaded
Dimensions:
49 x 22 cm
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Northeast Woodlands; USA (inferred)
Date created:
1810-1830
Catalog Number:
2/1288
Barcode:
021288.000
See related items:
Lenape (Delaware)
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
On View:
NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Woodlands
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws69736ac5b-d074-4be5-b072-63eba701ffc1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_22605
Online Media:

Moccasins

Culture/People:
probably Oklahoma Delaware (attributed); collected from the Caddo  Search this
Previous owner:
Joe Adman, Caddo  Search this
Collector:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Moccasins
Media/Materials:
Hide, velvet, ribbon, glass bead/beads, embroidery floss, thread
Techniques:
Sewn, embroidered, overlay beadwork, edge beaded
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
Native Term:
ko' to' wa' hi
Place:
Oklahoma; USA
Catalog Number:
2/2178
Barcode:
022178.000
See related items:
Oklahoma Delaware
Caddo
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61946f848-6692-47d2-aa30-71324792097e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_23623
Online Media:

Delaware Misi'ng Dancer

Culture/People:
Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Ruthe Blalock Jones (Chu-Lun-Dit), Oklahoma Delaware/Oklahoma Shawnee/Peoria, b. 1939  Search this
Seller:
Philbrook Museum of Art (Philbrook Art Center), 1939-  Search this
Previous owner:
Philbrook Museum of Art (Philbrook Art Center), 1939-  Search this
Title:
Delaware Misi'ng Dancer
Object Name:
Painting
Media/Materials:
Paperboard, gouache/opaque watercolors
Techniques:
Painted
Dimensions:
41 x 51 cm
Object Type:
Painting/Drawing/Print
Place:
Oklahoma; USA
Date created:
1967
Catalog Number:
23/9302
Barcode:
239302.000
See related items:
Oklahoma Delaware
Painting/Drawing/Print
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws679497074-2bc0-4f09-8d09-edb14d3afd10
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_254798
Online Media:

Shoulder bag/Bandolier bag

Culture/People:
Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Previous owner:
Chief Jim Bobb (Jim Bob), Oklahoma Delaware, 1849-ca. 1925  Search this
Collector:
Chief William M. Skye (Bill Skye), Peoria, 1868-1923  Search this
Leo Walker, Sac and Fox (Sauk & Fox)  Search this
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Shoulder bag/Bandolier bag
Media/Materials:
Wool cloth, cotton cloth, silk ribbon, glass bead/beads, metal cones, wool yarn, thread
Techniques:
Sewn, overlay beadwork, edge beaded
Dimensions:
80 x 17.8 cm
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Native Term:
pu'n da sa' na gu'n
Place:
Oklahoma; USA
Date created:
circa 1860
Catalog Number:
2/7459
Barcode:
027459.000
See related items:
Oklahoma Delaware
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
On View:
NMAI, New York, NY: Native New York, Corlear's Hook (Ex05)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62edc3dad-3e43-447d-876f-9c99231a653d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_28852
Online Media:

Knife and sheath

Culture/People:
probably Lenape (Delaware) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
William Ockleford Oldman (W.O. Oldman/William Ockelford Oldman), Non-Indian, 1879-1949  Search this
Seller:
William Ockleford Oldman (W.O. Oldman/William Ockelford Oldman), Non-Indian, 1879-1949  Search this
Object Name:
Knife and sheath
Media/Materials:
Iron blade, hide, wood, porcupine quills, horsehair, dye/dyes, metal cones
Techniques:
Sewn, quill embroidered, dyed, quill-wrapped (braided)
Dimensions:
42 x 8.7 x 2.5 cm
Object Type:
Personal items
Place:
New Jersey; USA (inferred)
Date created:
circa 1760
Catalog Number:
4/901
Barcode:
040901.000
See related items:
Lenape (Delaware)
Personal items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e0008e98-0834-4a04-b3b2-3563e06ee5d9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_43927
Online Media:

Handbag/Purse

Culture/People:
Lenape (Delaware)  Search this
Collector:
John Sheridan, Non-Indian  Search this
Previous owner:
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)  Search this
Seller:
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)  Search this
Object Name:
Handbag/Purse
Media/Materials:
Wool cloth, cotton cloth, silk ribbon, glass bead/beads, cotton thread
Techniques:
Sewn, overlay beadwork, lined
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Pennsylvania; USA
Date created:
1820-1830
Catalog Number:
24/4153
Barcode:
244153.000
See related items:
Lenape (Delaware)
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6adb74373-3093-4372-8849-0b32316ad735
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_259534
Online Media:

Brooch

Culture/People:
Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Artist/Maker:
Donald Secondine (Donald Secondine, Jr.), Oklahoma Delaware, b. 1952  Search this
Previous owner:
Lois Sherr Dubin, Non-Indian  Search this
Donor:
Lois Sherr Dubin, Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Brooch
Media/Materials:
German silver ("nickel silver"/copper-nickel alloy)
Techniques:
Cutout, stamped, bent
Dimensions:
15.2 x 1.3 cm
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Lawrence; Douglas County; Kansas; USA (inferred)
Date created:
1994
Catalog Number:
26/9386
Barcode:
269386.000
See related items:
Oklahoma Delaware
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws65e9be5fd-fd19-4a9e-96cf-962ab929add8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_410525

Shoulder bag pouch

Culture/People:
probably Lenape (Delaware) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Family of Cowling, Non-Indian  Search this
James Moody, Non-Indian  Search this
Rochester Museum and Science Center (Rochester Municipal Museum)  Search this
Object Name:
Shoulder bag pouch
Media/Materials:
Deerhide/deerskin, porcupine quills, dye/dyes
Techniques:
Sewn, quill embroidered, dyed
Dimensions:
19.5 x 20 x 2 cm
Object Type:
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Place:
Pennsylvania; USA (inferred)
Date created:
1760-1785
Catalog Number:
14/3271
Barcode:
143271.000
See related items:
Lenape (Delaware)
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
On View:
NMAI, Washington DC: Nation to Nation, Two Ways of Being
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c4d6067b-b81f-491e-8ae7-bd2a0cd7d12e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_153965
Online Media:

Box with cover

Culture/People:
Lenape (Delaware)  Search this
Previous owner:
Mary De Puy (Mrs. Joseph De Puy), Non-Indian, 1755-1849  Search this
Fred J. Johnston, Non-Indian, 1911-1993  Search this
Seller:
Fred J. Johnston, Non-Indian, 1911-1993  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956  Search this
Object Name:
Box with cover
Media/Materials:
Elm bark
Techniques:
Incised
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Ulster County; New York; USA
Date created:
1750-1800
Catalog Number:
18/8300
Barcode:
188300.000
See related items:
Lenape (Delaware)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6fe2c17ad-eade-413e-8ac9-6ee1e9f5be4f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_201345
Online Media:

Mortar

Culture/People:
Lenape (Delaware)  Search this
Previous owner:
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956  Search this
Lender:
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956  Search this
Seller:
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956  Search this
Object Name:
Mortar
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved
Dimensions:
22.5 x 21 x 22 cm
Object Type:
Food Gathering and Preparation
Place:
Marbletown; Ulster County; New York; USA
Catalog Number:
19/1248
Barcode:
191248.000
See related items:
Lenape (Delaware)
Food Gathering and Preparation
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67677320e-dfbd-4ed7-aff4-f7c8ee714a1f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_204110
Online Media:

Necklace

Culture/People:
Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Previous owner:
Chief Charlie Elkhair (Charley Elkhair), Oklahoma Delaware, 1854-1935  Search this
Collector:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Necklace
Media/Materials:
Whelk shell beads (white wampum), cordage
Techniques:
Strung
Dimensions:
112 x 8 x 0.3 cm
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Native Term:
sa ki' ma i' o pi' ke' kw'
Place:
Oklahoma; USA
Catalog Number:
2/1048
Barcode:
021048.000
See related items:
Oklahoma Delaware
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws608cd8a32-d18f-4037-a2e3-6a656344f167
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_22357
Online Media:

Woman's leggings

Culture/People:
Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Previous owner:
Mary Brown (Mrs. John Brown), Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Collector:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Woman's leggings
Media/Materials:
Wool cloth, ribbon, thread, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Ribbonwork appliqué, sewn, edge beaded
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments
Native Term:
ka' kon
Place:
Oklahoma; USA
Catalog Number:
2/1111
Barcode:
021111.000
See related items:
Oklahoma Delaware
Clothing/Garments
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62ecaa69a-872f-4c21-819e-3dff57ba2880
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_22423
Online Media:

Headdress (No image available)

Culture/People:
Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Previous owner:
Ahpahmala Drum (Apahmemaho/Mrs. Alex Drum), Oklahoma Delaware, b. 1827  Search this
Collector:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Headdress (No image available)
Media/Materials:
Metal, glass bead/beads
Techniques:
Sewn
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Headwear and Headdresses
Place:
Oklahoma; USA
Catalog Number:
2/1119
Barcode:
021119.000
See related items:
Oklahoma Delaware
Clothing/Garments: Headwear and Headdresses
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws666fb2ce2-9ecb-4743-95fe-e998b5c6e765
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_22432

Necklace

Culture/People:
possibly Caddo (attributed); collected from the Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Previous owner:
Ahpahmala Drum (Apahmemaho/Mrs. Alex Drum), Oklahoma Delaware, b. 1827  Search this
Collector:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Necklace
Media/Materials:
Hide, glass bead/beads, hide thong/babiche
Techniques:
Overlay beadwork
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Place:
Oklahoma; USA
Catalog Number:
2/1140
Barcode:
021140.000
See related items:
Caddo
Oklahoma Delaware
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d6ab0638-53d6-4b29-b58e-dee84f426d41
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_22453
Online Media:

Bracelet

Culture/People:
Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Previous owner:
Ahpahmala Drum (Apahmemaho/Mrs. Alex Drum), Oklahoma Delaware, b. 1827  Search this
Collector:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Bracelet
Media/Materials:
Silver
Techniques:
Hammered, repoussé, stamped
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Oklahoma; USA
Date created:
1850-1900
Catalog Number:
2/1149
Barcode:
021149.000
See related items:
Oklahoma Delaware
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws653df7f2c-2e77-4789-b642-25dd2a75bfba
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_22463
Online Media:

Bracelet

Culture/People:
Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Previous owner:
Ahpahmala Drum (Apahmemaho/Mrs. Alex Drum), Oklahoma Delaware, b. 1827  Search this
Collector:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Bracelet
Media/Materials:
Silver
Techniques:
Hammered, stamped
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Oklahoma; USA
Date created:
1870-1900
Catalog Number:
2/1154
Barcode:
021154.000
See related items:
Oklahoma Delaware
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws631b52cb6-0aba-4297-9ac3-f4907b7bb56a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_22468
Online Media:

Brooch

Culture/People:
Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Previous owner:
Ahpahmala Drum (Apahmemaho/Mrs. Alex Drum), Oklahoma Delaware, b. 1827  Search this
Mary Brown (Mrs. John Brown), Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Mrs. William Button, Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Mrs. Caesar, Oklahoma Delaware  Search this
Collector:
Mark Raymond Harrington (M. R. Harrington/MRH), Non-Indian, 1882-1971  Search this
Object Name:
Brooch
Media/Materials:
Silver
Techniques:
Hammered, repoussé, cutout, stamped
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Oklahoma; USA
Date created:
1850-1900
Catalog Number:
2/1156
Barcode:
021156.000
See related items:
Oklahoma Delaware
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62d7ba978-6daa-4fce-a41e-efc24a409fe7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_22470
Online Media:

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