2009 Osage Nation Princesses Elizabeth and Erica Moore smile for the Osage News during the American Indian Exposition. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
2009 Osage Nation Princesses Experience the American Indian Exposition
The following photos were taken at the American Indian Exposition held August 3-8 in Anadarko, Okla. The 2009 Osage Nation Princesses Erica and Elizabeth Moore had a week long experience with other tribal princesses from Oklahoma.
Erica and Elizabeth Moore show their traditional Osage clothes during a Fashion Show that was held at the Southern Plains Museum in Anadarko during the American Indian Exposition. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
All the tribal princesses take a group photo in front a wall of beaded medallions at the Southern Plains Museum during the American Indian Exposition. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
All the tribal princesses were invited to meet and greet with some Kiowa Tribal Elders at the Carnegie Nursing Home in their tribal regalia. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
Denise Kopepasah, Kiowa Tribal Administrator, gave encouraging words to all the tribal princesses during their visit at the Kiowa Tribal Complex. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
2009 Osage Nation Princesses Elizabeth and Erica Moore introduce theirselves to Spencer Tsalote, Kiowa, at the Kiowa Elder Center in Carnegie. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
Erica Moore introduces her sister Elizabeth to Kiowa Tribal members during their visit at the Kiowa Elders Center in Carnegie. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
Erica Moore demonstrates how to correctly place a baby onto an Osage cradle board during a Talent Show that was held at the Baldwin Building in Anadarko. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
A reception was held for the 2009 Osage Nation Princesses and a cake made out of cupcakes were given to everyone who attended. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
Angela Toineeta and Erica Moore send out a big thank you to everyone who attended the 2009 Osage Nation Princess reception. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
Osage Nation Princess Erica Moore hands out gift bags to all the tribal princesses after the reception. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
Elizabeth and Erica Moore pose with their family and show off the cake made of cupcakes before passing them out to everyone. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
Erica and Elizabeth introduce themselves in the Osage Language and wave to the crowd at the American Indian Exposition Saturday evening. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
The Osage Nation flag is carried downtown Anadarko during the Saturday morning parade at the American Indian Exposition. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
Erica and Elizabeth Moore wave to the crowds downtown Anadarko during the Saturday morning parade during the American Indian Exposition. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
Erica Moore hands out Osage News t-shirts to all the tribal princesses before the American Indian Exposition has come to a close. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
2009 Osage Nation Princesses Elizabeth and Erica Moore show off the Osage News t-shirt at the American Indian Exposition. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
2009 Osage Nation Princesses Erica and Elizabeth Moore pose with the Fort Sill Apache Fire Dancers at the American Indian Exposition. Photo by Chalene Toehay/Osage News
Location
Anadarko, OK
United States
Comments
These are some awesome pics!! Osage News always does a great job!! COngratulations Erica And Elizabeth you guys are representing yourselves and our tribe very well!!
Beautiful pictures ; congratulations to Elisabeth and Erica !
Welcome to Montauban, France from October 10th to 16th.
Please, may I use one or several of your pictures in the website of Oklahoma-Occitania association ?
Jean-Claude Drouilhet
association Oklahoma-Occitania (OK-OC)
Montauban, France
Oh I love the Indian Fair! I had a great time there it's always good to go back home for a couple of days! The girls did an awesome job of representing our tribe with their beauty and talents! Great job girls!
Great pics.
Beautiful photos Chaylene and congrats to Erica and Elizabeth!