Ne-o-mon-ni, An Ioway Chief

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"Ne-o-mon-ni, An Ioway Chief" is a distinguished portrait painted by the American artist Charles Bird King in the early 19th century. King, renowned for his depictions of Native American leaders, was commissioned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to create a series of portraits of Native American dignitaries who visited Washington, D.C. during the 1820s and 1830s. These portraits were intended to document and preserve the likenesses of these important figures for posterity.

Ne-o-mon-ni, also known as Chief Ne-o-mon-ni, was a leader of the Ioway tribe, a Native American group originally from the Great Plains region. The Ioway people, also known as the Iowa or Baxoje, were historically located in what is now the state of Iowa and parts of Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska. As a chief, Ne-o-mon-ni played a significant role in the interactions between his people and the United States government during a period of intense negotiation and change.

King's portrait of Ne-o-mon-ni is notable for its detailed and respectful representation of the chief. The painting captures the dignity and strength of Ne-o-mon-ni, highlighting his traditional attire and the symbolic elements that signify his status and heritage. The portrait is part of a larger collection of works by King that collectively offer a visual record of Native American leaders during a pivotal era in American history.

The original painting of Ne-o-mon-ni, along with many others by King, was housed in the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery. Unfortunately, many of these original works were destroyed in a fire in 1865. However, lithographic reproductions of King's portraits, created by the artist Henry Inman, have survived and continue to be an important resource for historians and art enthusiasts alike.

King's work, including the portrait of Ne-o-mon-ni, remains a significant contribution to American art and history, providing insight into the cultural and political landscape of the early United States and its interactions with Native American tribes.

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