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Children of the Middle Waters

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The Osage People have had an important impact on Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma since relocating to the area in 1872.

As one of three American Indian nations whose land intersects in Tulsa, the Osage People have had an important impact on Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma since relocating to the area in 1872. This exhibit offers a glimpse of the history and culture of the Osage Nation in partnership with the Osage Nation Museum in Pawhuska. Artifacts include historical objects and photographs as well as traditional and contemporary art.

NOW CLOSED – open 2017-2018

For more information on the Osage Nation Museum please click here.

Overview of gallery
Group of Osage Men. Pictured L-R: Back: Ed Cox #165, Joe Mills #419, George Pitts #761Seated: Gilbert Cox #139, Charlie Wahreshe #40
Pawhuska, I.T., c 1900
Case with Osage wedding coat and hat and roach
Osage women: unidentified, Rosa Bigheart Tallchief
Display case of Osage items including ribbonwork and fan
Picture of Henry Roan, Jess Townsend
Items related to children
Osage family on vacation near Pikes Peak, August 16, 1932
Close-up view of moccasins
Elkins woman and her two children
Close-up view of ribbonwork
Osage Women and children
Display case with flutes, arrowheads,  and trade beads

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