Peace Queen (Jikonsaseh/Mother of Nations) painting

Peace Queen (Jikonsaseh/Mother of Nations) painting

The Peace Queen

" Two tribes of Indians approach a pine tree beneath which stands an Indian woman pointing to a long house. In this painting, Jigönsahse´ (The Peace Queen) stands beneath a tall pine tree, a Hodinöhsöni´ symbol of peace. She directs the war parties (the Erie Nation on the left and the Mohawks on the right) to put down their weapons and enter her house where they will find food and warmth. Jigönsahse´, also called the Mother of Nations by the Hodinöhsöni´, was a member of the Neutral Nation who once lived near Niagara Falls. According to tradition, she was the person who advised the Peacemaker in his quest to form the Great Law."

Ernest Smith

Rochester Museum & Science Center

1936

(reproduction)

RASCA 180

Rochester Museum & Science Center