2023 Osage Ornament

2023 Osage OrnamentThis years commemorative ornament celebrates Wahzhazhe Always, a visual statement for Osages near and far to reconnect and celebrate an enduring legacy. The launch of Wahzhazhe Always coincided with the Nations Sovereignty Day observance on March 10, 2023. Using the traditional name and spelling of Wahzhazhe, historically deduced to the interpretation and spelling of Osage after colonization and forced migration, is embraced by tribal members and

a visual statement for Osages near and far to reconnect and celebrate an enduring legacy

this beautiful silk tie features Osage orthography

The tree illustration in the ornament is designed by Osage artist Jessica Harjo

The design incorporates the Osage Nation Seal and is available exclusively through the Osage Nation Foundation

important forts where Osages interacted with early settlers

3 feet X 5 feet double stitched

Living The Life God Gave Us

It is the second version of this particular ONF design

The 2018 Christmas Ornament is made of 24K gold custom designed in 3D with an artistic play on Osage ballerina shoes

Each ornament comes in its own elegant gift box

these cherished items are conveyers of knowledge that have been handed down to us from our ancestors

a new collectible ornament is designed to commemorate an aspect of Osage culture and history so that a grand tradition and collection can be passed from one generation to the next