Chief Shaumonekusse (c. 1785 – 1837) was a leader of the Otoe Native American tribe in the early 19th century.

[2] The Otoe are a Central Plains tribe, closely related to the Ioway, Missouria, Ho-Chunk, and Winnebago.

He is a person of deep penetration, and is capable of acting with much duplicity on any occasion when he may consider it politic to conceal his real views.

"[6] "He recounted his deeds in 1819 during a dance performed before members of the Stephen Long Expedition to the Rocky Mountains.

"[7] Shaumonekusse traveled with an American Indian delegation to Washington, DC in 1821 to meet with high-ranking officials, including President James Monroe.