Ioway:
Here to Stay
an Iowa Tribe of Kansas & Nebraska community exhibition
ABOUT
The story of Ioway people past and present told through art loaned by members of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas & Nebraska. Curated by Sydney Pursel and Rebekka Schlichting with support from the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums and funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan.
Emil’s fan belonged to Emil Campbell
Smudge bowl by Alan Kelley
Raven beadwork by Betty Dorrell
Tulip purse (side 1) by Betty Dorrell
Tulip purse (side 2) by Betty Dorrell
“Rainbows End” Commemorative Mural remembering the Life of Diann Mendez Windmeyer Hall by Gil Croy
Mama's Mask designed by Shane Windmeyer and gifted to Diann Mendez
Self-titled (2005), Fan Dance Party (2014), pins, and patches and pins by The Havok on Polaris
Loomed bracelet by Phillip Pursel
Ché (Buffalo) bracelet by Sydney Pursel
Blue and gold hand woven belt by Betty Dorrell
Baby moccasins by Betty Dorrell
Emil’s baby regalia belonged to Emil Campbell
Gray bag and turquoise medallion by Betty Dorrell
Fractured Skull (side 1) by Alan Kelley
Fractured Skull (side 2) by Alan Kelley
Glenda’s moccasins belonged to Glenda Jo Cambell
Indian doll by Inez Campbell
Indian doll by Inez Campbell
Indian doll by Inez Campbell
Necklace with shells by Belle Dupuis
Small daisy chain necklace by Betty Dorrell
Gather by Sue Cwirko (carver) and Al Cwirko (turner)
Lucy and Agnes by Sue Cwirko (carver) and Al Cwirko (turner)
Grandma’s headrite by Sue Cwirko (carver) and Al Cwirko (turner)
Thunderbird saucer and cup by Torin Kelley
Small pitcher by Alan Kelley
Oneota Tea Pot (side 1) by Reuben Iron Horse Kent
Oneota Tea Pot (side 2) by Reuben Iron Horse Kent
Night Dancer, Autumn Rain by Reuben Iron Horse Kent
Cibola by Reuben Iron Horse Kent
Beaded necklace with moccasins by Audrey Partlow Joslin Cornelison
Ioway War Party by Mike Kelley
Mowotanani by Lance Foster (Irogre)
Ioway Corn Chowder Soup by Phillip Pursel
Buffalo Dreams by Kayla Kent
Baby cradleboard by DeRoin Kent
Baby naming skirt, headband, and moccasins by Nova Deckman
Aguje by Melinda Carrier
Adawe Ho! by Lance Foster (Irogre)
Ñi ix^án aré ke (Water is Life) by Phillip Pursel and Sydney Pursel
Centering by Reuben Iron Horse Kent
Tilth by Lance Foster (Irogre)
Center the Square by Reuben Iron Horse Kent
Chief No Heart by Jean Dobson
Horn by Reuben Iron Horse Kent
Untitled (powwow dancer) by Phillip Pursel
Chief White Cloud by Phillip Pursel
Powwow Drum by Nate Scates and Benny Kent
Leather earrings by Sandra Partelow Haws
Leatherwork (belts, cartag key chains, cell phone holders, earrings, wallets) by Sandra Partelow Haws
Glenda’s regalia (white and pink) belonged to Glenda Jo Campbell
Glenn’s regalia (beaded) belonged to Glenn Campbell
Glenn’s regalia (embroidered) belonged to Glenn Campbell
Ribbon shirt and skirt belonging to Alice Petty
Medicine? (Rainbow) by Sydney Pursel
Dress Made of Treaties by Sydney Pursel
ReWilding “Seed Bomb” Machine by Sydney Pursel