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The Oklahoma 1/2

On the Oklahoma ½, the virtue Honestas—Honor—is embodied by a fearless young cowgirl guiding her herd along the Chisholm Trail. Set near Red River Station, this artwork captures a powerful moment in time. A determined cowgirl steers a herd of longhorns branded with “1867,” the year the trail was formally established. Her strength, calm resolve, and quiet grace reflect the values of those who rode this trail before her: people who did the hard work and did it right. 

Subtle details throughout the image evoke trail life. A worn wagon wheel and Chisholm trail marker lie half-buried in the dust. A hawk soars overhead, symbolizing freedom and vigilance.

The Oklahoma 1

The Oklahoma 1 Goldback features the virtue Perseverantia—Perseverance—honoring the state’s origin story: the Land Run of 1889, when more than 50,000 settlers rushed to claim their piece of 160 acres. 

At the center of the scene, a young pioneer woman on horseback charges forward. In her hand, she grips a land stake embroidered with the word “Perseverantia,” marking her pursuit of a new beginning. Etched onto her saddle is the phrase “The Sooner State,” a call to Oklahoma’s unique identity.

In the background, riders and wagons thunder across the open plains, surrounded by a richly symbolic landscape.

The Oklahoma 2

The Oklahoma 2 Goldback embodies the virtue Benevolentia, or Kindness. At the center of the scene stands a Cherokee mother wearing a traditional tear dress and beaded headband. The woven basket in her arms overflows with the bounty of the land. In the distance, a second mother tends the harvest with a papoose on her back.

Above the figures, a branch of Oklahoma’s state tree—the Eastern Redbud—arches over the scene. Flowing behind the figures is the Illinois River. Dugout canoes glide across the river, illustrating the deep Indigenous connection to water. Nearby, an Asi house represents both architectural ingenuity and communal life. Footprints in the soil quietly allude to the Trail of Tears, one of the most painful chapters in American history.

The Oklahoma 5

On the Oklahoma 5 Goldback, the virtue Industria, or Industry, is powerfully embodied by a young woman striding through the oil fields during the 1905 Glenpool Oil Strike. Clothes still dusted from the earth, the woman’s expression says it all: discovery, pride, and the electric thrill of transformation.

Around her waist, she wears a tool belt stamped with “1905.” Her horseshoe necklace swings as she moves, a traditional sign of good fortune. Floating nearby, honey bees—Oklahoma’s state insect—symbolize the steady, collective work that drives transformation. At her feet, Indian Blanket wildflowers bloom in the prairie grass. To the left, an early oil wagon labeled “Glenpool” recalls the rugged early days of petroleum transport. A windmill spins in the distance, echoing the strength of Oklahoma’s rural backbone. 

Behind her, an oil derrick erupts as wildcatters—early oil prospectors—cheer in disbelief and triumph. These men were risk-takers and visionaries.

The Oklahoma 10

Created in collaboration with Native voices, the Oklahoma 10 Goldback honors the virtue Unitas, or Unity. Oklahoma is home to more Native American tribal nations than any other state, and the artwork depicts an intertribal powwow. 

At the center, a woman performs the Fancy Shawl Dance while another figure performs the men’s Fancy Dance behind her. The woman wears an elaborate fringe shawl to mimic fluttering wings, embodying the grace and agility of the butterfly and hummingbird.

In this piece, the dancers are not symbolic—they are real people. The male dancer is Mike Pahsetopah of the Osage Nation, a world champion Fancy dancer, cultural ambassador, and author. In the center of the scene is his daughter, Heaven, a celebrated Fancy Shawl dancer who has performed across the country and on HBO.

The Oklahoma 25

The young woman on the Oklahoma 25 Goldback embodies the timeless virtue Hospitalitas, or Hospitality. She sits on the hood of a classic 1960 Chevrolet Impala, representing the open-hearted spirit of Oklahoma along the nation’s most iconic highway: Route 66.

This piece is set during the golden age of the American road trip. To meet the steady flow of travelers, Oklahomans built unforgettable roadside attractions, including the Blue Whale of Catoose, the Round Barn in Arcadia, the Pops 66 Soda Ranch, the Golden Driller of Tulsa, and the Rock Café. They welcomed strangers like old friends. 

A hawk soars above the figure, symbolizing the freedom of the open road. Delicately placed in her hair and on her lap is the Oklahoma Rose, the state’s official flower. She represents every Oklahoman who has ever poured a cup of coffee, fixed a flat tire, offered a warm meal, or simply smiled and waved at someone passing through. 

The Oklahoma 50

On the Oklahoma 50 Goldback, we honor the virtue Vigilantia, or Vigilance. She is the embodiment of unwavering courage in the face of nature’s fiercest storms. She  kneels in the tall grass, steady and composed, as a powerful tornado spirals across the horizon. She embodies the spirit of Oklahoma: a state that doesn’t just endure its storms, but leads the world in understanding them.

This artwork pays tribute to Oklahoma’s world-renowned role in advancing the science of severe weather. Behind Vigilantia are tools used in modern storm science: a Doppler on Wheels (DOW) unit, a mobile mesonet vehicle, and a weather balloon. In the foreground, her equipment case bears the name “Vigilantia,” a quiet yet firm declaration of the virtue she represents. 

Each year, Oklahoma experiences an average of more than 60 tornadoes.

The Oklahoma 100

The Oklahoma 100 Goldback stands as a tribute to one of the most storied military units in U.S. history: the 45th Infantry Division, known proudly as the “Thunderbird Division.” In 1923, the 45th was forged from the Oklahoma National Guard, including an extraordinary number of Native American service members from the Five Civilized Tribes. Their most defining mission came on April 29, 1945, when they helped liberate Dachau Concentration Camp.

At the center of this composition stands Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom and a powerful American symbol. Her gown of stars and stripes is directly inspired by the Liberty figure on the Oklahoma State Seal. Her form also echoes the Walking Liberty Half Dollar, a coin that circulated during World War II.

Libertas holds a shield bearing the Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma. It includes the seals of the Five Civilized Tribes, symbolizing the unity between Native nations and the state they helped build.