18th century descriptive plate about American tribes

CHATELAIN, Henri Abraham.

Carte qui Contient la Maniere dont se fait la Chasse des Boeufs Sauvages et des Elans, Le Grand Saut de la Riviere de Niagra,...
Amsterdam, c.1720. Coloured. 370 x 430mm.

A sheet of views, illustrations and engraved text relating to American tribes, including the Sioux and Illinois, describing how they hunted bison, their 'coats-of-arms', dancing and pipes. Also featured is a view of Niagara Falls, again with a descriptive text. From volume six of Châtelain's monumental 'Atlas Historique'.


Stock ID : 22882