Three Nez Perce Women

Pictured are Martha Yellow Bear, an unidentified woman, and wilonin. Spalding, ID, ca. 1910. — Photo from the C. Carter collection.

Elijah and Annie Red Elk

Elijah is remembered for his extensive knowledge which was passed down to him from the old ones through oral history. Lewiston, ID, ca. 1915. — Photo by J.W. Webster.

Woman with Child in Cradleboard

Louise Broncheau and Sophie Davis. Spalding, ID, ca. 1889 - 1892. — Photo by Jane Gay.

Nez Perce Family Encampment

Pablo and Lowry families. Note the tipi canvas has been raised to use as a shade tent and for ventilation through the lodge. Near Kooskia, ID, ca. 1905. 

wewuukey’ t’simuuxt’simuux (Black Elk)

Lewiston, ID, ca. 1905. — Photo by E. G. Cummings.

Nez Perce Men

From left: wexlewikitpu (Jesse James), ahas’imlikt (Jessie Spotted Eagle), Jim Moses, Steven Tukayimlikt, unidentified man, unidentified man, wetyetmes tamalayxinma (Sam Slickpoo). Circa 1905. 

Martha (Nee) Morris

Sewing on a cradleboard. Kooskia, ID. ca 1966. 

Elder with tu’•k’es

A woman identified as “To-lah” or Milton George’s mother, poses with her tu’•k’es (root digging stick) and harvest covered with canvas. Lewiston, ID, ca. 1918. — Photo by A.H. Hilton.

we’eptes t’simuuxt’ simuux (Blackeagle/John Jefferson Green)

In 1877 this veteran escaped from the Bear Paw battlefield and sought sanctuary with Sitting Bull in Canada. Lapwai, ID, ca. 1889-1892. — Photo by Jane Gay.

Two Nez Perce Women

Julia Slickpoo wears a buckskin dress while Louise Slickpoo wears a dress decorated with elk teeth. Circa 1890. 

ipnawyo is’onmay (Delia Madeline Lowry)

Lewiston, ID, ca. 1910. — Photo by J.W. Webster.

Contact Information:
Office phone: 541.886.3101
Office email: info@wallowanezperce.org
Mailing address: P.O. Box 15, Wallowa, OR 97885

The Homeland:
70956 Whiskey Creek Rd., Wallowa, OR 97885
Open to the public dawn to dusk, seven days a week (except during special events)

The Visitor Center:
209 E Second St., Wallowa, OR 97885
Open May 6-September 29, 2024
Hours of Operation:
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