Wa-kawn-ha-ka A Winnebago Chief;ka-ta-wa-be-da A Chippeway Chief; Wakechai A Saukie Chief;hoo-wan-ne-ka A Winnebago Chief.

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"Wa-kawn-ha-ka A Winnebago Chief; ka-ta-wa-be-da A Chippeway Chief; Wakechai A Saukie Chief; hoo-wan-ne-ka A Winnebago Chief" is a collection of lithographic portraits from the renowned 19th-century publication "History of the Indian Tribes of North America," which was compiled by Thomas L. McKenney and James Hall. This ambitious work, produced between 1836 and 1844, aimed to document the appearance and customs of Native American leaders and significant figures at a time when the indigenous way of life was undergoing rapid change due to the expansion of European-American settlement.

The publication is notable for its hand-colored lithographs, which were based on paintings originally held in the Indian Gallery of the Department of War, which was located in the United States Capitol. Thomas L. McKenney, the head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs from 1824 to 1830, initiated the project with the intent to preserve "the likenesses of Indian Chiefs, their costumes, and some of their customs." James Hall, a lawyer and a writer, contributed biographical sketches and anecdotes, providing context to the portraits.

The portraits included in this collection—Wa-kawn-ha-ka, a Winnebago chief; Ka-ta-wa-be-da, a Chippeway (Ojibwe) chief; Wakechai, a Saukie (Sauk) chief; and Hoo-wan-ne-ka, another Winnebago chief—represent a small but significant selection from the larger work. Each portrait is accompanied by a biography that details the life, leadership, and interactions of these chiefs with the United States government, as well as their roles within their respective tribes.

The lithographs are considered some of the most important and earliest records of Native American history, culture, and art from the 19th century. Despite the inherent biases and limitations of the work, including the romanticized European perspective of its creators, "History of the Indian Tribes of North America" remains a valuable historical resource for understanding the complex relationships between Native American tribes and the United States government during a pivotal era in American history. The collection is also appreciated for its artistic value and as a record of the individuals who played significant roles in the history of their people during a time of great upheaval and change.

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