Ponca Tribal Museum
Our Collections
Artifacts
In 1999, the Ponca Tribe repatriated several items from the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. Now on display are two headdresses, tools, beadwork, jewelry, musical instruments, and various carvings. Artifacts currently on display in the museum include one of Standing Bear's headdresses (donated to the Tribe from Larry Wright Sr.), intricate beadwork, various carvings, photos of the 1877 delegation to Washington, D.C., and a Veteran Memorial Wall for members who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.
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1877
Headdresses
Two repatriated headdresses
02
1879
Tools
Traditional Ponca tools
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1879
Jewelry & Beadwork
Intricate beadwork pieces
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1879
Musical Instruments
Historic instruments