CardCow Vintage Postcards

Indians Of The Great Southwest

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Indians Of The Great Southwest
Chrome unused

Description:
Atop these ancient ruins a colorfully attired Indian family relate to a Father the story of their forefathers who many moons ago ruled this land supreme, as far as the eye can see.

Tribal Headquarters

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Tribal Headquarters
Colorado (CO), Chrome unused

Description:
The Colorado River Indian Tribal offices, archaeological museum and auditorium are located at Parker, Arizona. Together the Chemehuevi, Mohave, Hopi and Navajo are developing their 105,000 acre, river bottom farm, an industrial park and 45 miles of Colorado river frontage.

Indian Lament

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Indian Lament
Linen unused

Description:
Wife he die, I so sad, My o'[ hoss Done gone bad. Buy ol' ford No good too ? Ride and push No can do. White man banker No can trust, Take it monies ? Bank go bust. Republican, Stock-market hogs, Run it country To the dogs. Democrat, He big money man, Big money man Republican. No more money man by damn ? I done vote for Uncle Sam. Old Hosteen Yazzie ? Age 110 yrs. Old Hosteen Yazzie was one of the last Navajo Indians to surrender to the army Scout, Kit Carson, and the U. S. soldiers. He has been a familiar figure throughout the Southwest. His ?Lament? gives an idea how difficult it is for him to understand ?White Man's Ways?. He is past 110 years of age.

Greetings To You Boom De Boom Boom

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings To You Boom De Boom Boom
Linen unused

Description:
Me beat um drum for you!

Indian Boys Learning The Tribal Rituals

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Indian Boys Learning The Tribal Rituals
Linen unused

Description:
To carry on the ceremonies of their ancestors

Indian Vs. Oil

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Indian Vs. Oil
Linen unused

Description:
White man come and makes up rig, Up on the hill and start to dig, Indian watches white man toil. Thinkum maybe get some oil, Thinkum driller heap big fool Sets all day on old pine stool, Toolie swingum heap big wrench then go sleep on greasy bench. Night time come ? no go to bed, Another outfit come instead, Never stopum work like hell, That's the way they drillum well, Driller gettum heap big pay cashum check and go away, Oil still flows in big steel tank Me got money in the bank, Buy a car and brak him quick Left the damn thing in the creek, buy two more and maybe three One for squaw and two for me, buy papoose a pair of shoes Spend what's left on wildcat booze, Have good time, but go to jail, Good friend comes and goesum bail, Banker say my money gone, Bye and bye some more comes on. That's the way the oil game goes White man getsum, Injun blows, Me think driller heap damn fool Sets all day on old pine stool.

Ugh Here Comes Pale Face We Ambush Um And Scalpum!

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Ugh Here Comes Pale Face We Ambush Um And Scalpum!
Linen PM 1950 Oct-11

Four Points Of Interest

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Four Points Of Interest
Linen unused

Southwest Indians

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Southwest Indians
Linen unused

Description:
I don't care where I'm goin. - But I like t'see where I've been!

See Um Great Big Thunder Bird

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
See Um Great Big Thunder Bird
Linen unused

Description:
Who y'kiddin lady? That's a A B-17E Flying fortress

Tribes Of Indians

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Tribes Of Indians
Massachusetts (MA), Chrome unused

Description:
In the 1700's members of many tribes of Indians would gather for special ceremonies. Dressed in their most colorful clothing they would participate in festivities prior to the ceremony, and assist in preparing for the event. Here Indians prepare for a wedding feast prior to the ceremony at the Hassanamisco Indians Reservation in Grafton, Massachusetts, under the supervision of Chief Strong Horse of the Narragansett and Pueblo Indians ? while Little Beaver of the Apache Indians (I) does a ceremonial dance.

Alaskan Eskimos Dance Group

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Alaskan Eskimos Dance Group
4x6 Continental Chrome unused

Description:
The skin drums of the orchestra beat the rhythm for the dancers

Seminole Indian Camping Ground In The Everglades

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Seminole Indian Camping Ground In The Everglades
Florida (FL), White Border unused

Ceremonial Indian Dances Of The Chippewas

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Ceremonial Indian Dances Of The Chippewas
Chrome PM 1955 Jul-12

Description:
Ceremonial Indian dances of the Chippewas are featured each Saturday night in Walker, Minnesota during the summer months. Indians from many parts of Minnesota participate.

Arctic Alaska Eskimo Kayak

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Arctic Alaska Eskimo Kayak
Chrome unused

Description:
Fitting the hunter around the waist, it is watertight if he turns over.

Howling Wolf

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Howling Wolf
Chrome unused

Description:
"Howling Wolf" Son of Chief Wounded Hawk Mic Mac Indian Tribe.

Greetings From Oklahoma

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Oklahoma
Oklahoma (OK), Chrome PM 1966 Dec-10

Description:
Oklahoma which means "Home Of The Red Man" lies in the heart of the Great Indian Nation and is the home of many Plains Indian Tribes. Included in these are the Five Civilized Tribes which are Cickasaw, Cherokee, Cickasaw, Creek and Seminole.

Crown Dancers

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Crown Dancers
Chrome unused

Description:
Devil Dancers. Apache Indians dressed in the traditional ceremonial costumes used by the Apaches since time can be remembered

Seminole Indian Girls

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Seminole Indian Girls
Chrome PM 1950 Jan-19

Description:
Seminole Indian Girls at the Aquaglades, show place of the Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Kiowa Dancers At Intertribal Ceremonials

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Kiowa Dancers At Intertribal Ceremonials
Chrome unused

Description:
The world famous inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial at Gallup, held annually in August, brings about 30 Indian Tribes of the great southwest for their annual reunion.

Redwing Hahtogo - Kiowa Eagle Dancer

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Redwing Hahtogo - Kiowa Eagle Dancer
Chrome unused

Strong Horse Of Narragansett Tribe

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Strong Horse Of Narragansett Tribe
Rhode Island (RI), Chrome unused

Description:
Known throughout United States, and Canada. A Past Council Member of this Tribe. A Skilled Craftsman in Singing, Woodland Indian Dancing, Folklore American Indian Culture.

Big Toe

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Big Toe
Chrome unused

Description:
When I climb to the top, of the tallest of the highest mountains, and look out and see the hoop of the world, and I see that my hoop, is only one of many, and I see, in the middle of the beautiful valley below, a tree, and I see that this tree, shields, and protects all that is, and all that Should be, and the tree is creation.

Spotted Eagle & Loving One

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Spotted Eagle & Loving One
Chrome unused

Description:
Nipmuck Historian, Spiritual Leader, Spotted Eagle presents Golden Eagle feathers to Loving One (Womonausu) in recognition of her services to Native Americans; she is the daughter of Chief Wise Owl, Chaubunnagungamaug. Loving One is a Massachusetts Commissioner, on Indian Affairs; she is clan Mother, and negotiated the recovery of disintered Nipmuck remains for burial on the chaubunnagungamaug Reservation.

Narragansett Indians

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Narragansett Indians
Rhode Island (RI), Chrome unused

Description:
Chief roaring Bull (Ferris B. Dove) and Princess Pretty Flower (Eleanor F. Dove). Chief roaring Bull is a direct descendent of chief Ninigret who was prominent in early Colonial history. They are operators of Dovecrest Indian Trading Post & restaurant, Summit road, Arcadia Village, Exeter, Rhode Island 02822, Situated next to Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum. Indian festivities held during season. for information phone (Ac 401) 539-7795.

Indian Maiden White Flower Beth Ann Crimmins

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Indian Maiden White Flower Beth Ann Crimmins
Chrome unused

Description:
Indian Maiden "White Flower" Beth Ann Crimmins, dressed in all her finery. Displayed here are the fine crafts, of bead work and turquoise, Adorned on the native regalia. The scene here is enhanced by the already beautiful maiden.

Gracie Ann Welsh

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Gracie Ann Welsh
Chrome unused

Description:
Gracie Ann Welsh, Miss Indian America XXIV Mohave-Chemehuevi-Yavapai. From Parker, Arizona, enrolled with the Colorado river Indian Tribes. Miss Welsh is well qualified by experience with inter-tribal cooperation to assume the responsibility of representing all Indians. She participates with enthusiasm in rodeo, music, sports and traditional skills. She advocates knowledge and practice of native culture as a means to enrich our total human experience. Gracie's Mohave Name, "Mesh-hi-hewah-ahote," good Hearted Girl, describes her approach to her reign, 1977-78 through the 25th National Miss Indian America Pageant, July 28, 29 and 30, 1978, sponsored by All American Indian Days, Inc., box 451, Sheridan WY 82801.

Pueblo Women Baking Bread

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Pueblo Women Baking Bread
New Mexico (NM), Linen unused

Description:
These curious, conical shaped, outdoor ovens used in the Southwest by the Indians and many of the Mexicans, were probably borrowed from the Spaniards. They are built of brush, plastered over inside and out with thick coatings of adobe mud, and last, with the constant repairs made on them. almost indefinitely. they are built outdoors for several reasons, the main one being to do away with the heat resulting during the warm weather.

Laguna Indian Pueblo

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Laguna Indian Pueblo
New Mexico (NM), Linen unused

Description:
The Laguna Indian Pueblo on U. S. 66 between Albuquerque and Gallup, New Mexico. The Belfry of the historic old church towers above the other buildings. Aside from keeping clean homes and yards, the women make and sell pottery during their spare time.

Neoga Penobscot

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Neoga Penobscot
Maine (ME), Chrome unused

Description:
Indian, demonstrates the art of Sweet Grass Braiding at her shop, devil Indian Artifacts and Antiques, Indian Island, Old Town, Maine.

Mickaninie's Kow Kow Breastfeeding

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Mickaninie's Kow Kow
Linen unused

Hopi Snake Dance

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Hopi Snake Dance
Arizona (AZ), Linen unused

Description:
With the primitive people of the Southwest, water is the most precious of all elements. In a land of cloudless skies and waterless mesas, most of the ceremonies of these people are directed to the gods who have power over the rain clouds. It continues for nine days. The public performance (in which live snakes are handled) occurs on the ninth or last day. This ceremony take place about the Middle of August.

Smoke Signals

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Linen unused

Description:
Symbolizing the Indian custom of sending messages by means of smoke signals, this group gathered on the central Green as smoke signals of welcome were sent forth inviting all absent friends of New haven to join in the 300th Anniversary of its founding.

Seawolf Mask Pacific Northwest Indians

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Seawolf Mask Pacific Northwest Indians
Chrome PM 1978 Mar-21

Description:
A mythical creature living in the sea

Indian Cemetery On Chicaugon Lake

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Indian Cemetery On Chicaugon Lake
Michigan (MI), Chrome unused

Description:
Indian Cemetery on Chicaugon Lake between Crystal Falls and Iron River, Michigan.

A Blanket Weaver Hopi House, Grand Canyon