- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Tomochichi
- Creator:
- Faber, John, 1695?-1756
- Date of Original:
- 1734/1735
- Subject:
- Yamassee Indians--Georgia--Savannah
Indians of North America--Georgia
Indians--Kings and rulers
Men--Georgia--Savannah
Children--Georgia--Savannah
Boys--Georgia--Savannah
Birds--Georgia--Savannah
Tomo-chi-chi, -1739
Toonahowi, -1743 - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, 32.08354, -81.09983
- Medium:
- engravings (prints)
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- As the principal mediator between the native population and the new English settlers during the first years of Georgia's settlement, Tomochichi (left) contributed much to the establishment of peaceful relations between the two groups and to the ultimate success of Georgia. His nephew, Toonahowi, is seated on the right in this engraving, circa 1734-35, by John Faber Jr.
Image of an engraving of Tomochichi, chief of the Yamacraw Indians, and his nephew, Toonahowi, by John Faber Jr., circa 1734-35. Tomochichi rests his hand on Toonahowi's shoulder, and Toonahowi holds a large bird in his arms. As the principal mediator between the native population and the new English settlers during the first years of Georgia's settlement, Tomochichi (left) contributed much to the establishment of peaceful relations between the two groups and to the ultimate success of Georgia. Toonahowi is seated on the right. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/creek-indian-leaders/m-1123/
- Rights Holder:
- Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/tomochichi-ca-1644-1739
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia - Holding Institution:
- Hargrett Library
- Rights:
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