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1865 Original Hand colored lithograph of Me-na-wa (Menawa), a Creek Warrior from the Royal octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1865 Original Hand colored lithograph of Me-na-wa (Menawa), a Creek Warrior from the Royal octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1865 Original Hand colored lithograph of Me-na-wa (Menawa), a Creek Warrior from the Royal octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1865 Original Hand colored lithograph of Me-na-wa (Menawa), a Creek Warrior from the Royal octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1865 Original Hand colored lithograph of Me-na-wa (Menawa), a Creek Warrior from the Royal octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1865 Original Hand colored lithograph of Me-na-wa (Menawa), a Creek Warrior from the Royal octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1865 Original Hand colored lithograph of Me-na-wa (Menawa), a Creek Warrior from the Royal octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1865 Original Hand colored lithograph of Me-na-wa (Menawa), a Creek Warrior from the Royal octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1865 Original Hand colored lithograph of Me-na-wa (Menawa), a Creek Warrior from the Royal octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1865 Original Hand colored lithograph of Me-na-wa (Menawa), a Creek Warrior from the Royal octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America
1865 Original Hand colored lithograph of Me-na-wa (Menawa), a Creek Warrior from the Royal octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America

1865 Original Hand colored lithograph of Me-na-wa (Menawa), a Creek Warrior from the Royal octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America

HISTORY OF THE INDIAN TRIBES OF NORTH AMERICA.

Me-na-wa (Menawa), a Creek Warrior.
Hand colored Lithograph, 1865.
Paper size 10 1/4 x 6 5/8" (26.2 x 16.6 cm).
Great condition and color.

THIS ORIGINAL PORTRAIT COMES FROM THE SUPERB 1865 ROYAL OCTAVO EDITION OF: McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America: A very desirable important and appealing plate from the superb 1865 royal octavo edition published by Rice & Rutter, Rice and Hart listed as publisher on the print, the litho printed & hand colored by J.T Bowen. Printed on nice thick paper, verso blank. The colors are very rich and deep. The plates from this collection are among the most superbly executed and historically important American lithos of the 19th century.

 An admirer and supporter of the American Indians, Thomas McKenney spent his tenure in office fighting for their cause and preserving their legacy through a gallery of paintings that were commissioned by various artists. Unfortunately, the original paintings burned in a fire, and all that is left to remember these Indians are the lithographs found in History which were modeled off the paintings.

This print is an original antique print, not a modern reproduction.  It is authentic. Due to its age, it may have slight imperfections such as foxing so, please, examine the octavo carefully to be satisfied, as photos tell better than words.

Menawa was a half-blooded Creek warrior who supported the British during the War of 1812 and opposed the cession of tribal lands to the white people. He fought in support of the United States during the Seminole War, but was later forced to move west during the removal to Indian territory from 1836-1840. Menawa was also known as "Crazy War Hunter" because of his daring exploits during battle. In 1825, Menawa led an attack on William McIntosh, resulting in the latter's death.