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Flag - enlarged & inverted

Flag - enlarged & inverted

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ZFC3095

Photo of Osage Indians with inverted U.S. Flag.

Sub-collection: PHOTOS

Photo of Osage Indians with inverted U.S. Flag on Pole.
Unmounted Photograph of Osage War Dance, early 1880s. The Osage were originally known by Ni-U-Kon-Ska, which means meaning "Children of the Middle Waters." Today they call themselves Wazhzhe, which was translated by French explorers as Ouazhigi, which later became the English name Osage. Early settlers have said that the Osages were the largest native people in North America, with the Osage men averaging over six feet tall.

Large early group of Osage Indian Warriors are gathered in front of building posing for unknown photographer at unknown location. They are dressed with beaded vests, bone shields, sleigh bells around their knees, eagle feathers, tomahawks, peace pipes, bow and arrows, and beaded moccasins, appear to be ready for war. Note United States American 38 star Flag (flew from 1877-1890) on pole flying up side down.



Hoist & Fly

Width of Hoist 5
Length of Fly 7.375

Frame

Is it framed? no

Stars

Are there stars on obverse? no
Are there stars on reverse? no

Stripes

Has a Blood Stripe? no

Crest/Emblem

Description of Crest/Emblem Image of a 38 star flag

Nationality

Nation Represented United States

Fabric

Fabric Paper

Applica

Applique Sides Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse

Documentation

Documents
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
Drawings
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.

Condition

Condition Good
Damage Used, foxed, small tears
Displayable yes

Date

Date 1882