Robin Polhamus is best known among the Native American Osage Tribe as the artist
responsible for researching, designing, and painting the murals displayed on the
walls of the Osage Tribal Council Chambers.
An educational grant from
the BIA allowed her to pursue her art career.
- Los Angeles Trade
Tech, Commercial Art degree, 1974.
- Various murals in San Francisco, California,
Oklahoma, Texas, and Iowa.
- Plaque at the Osage Dance Arbor in Indian
Camp, Pawhuska, OK.
- "It has been said in this Lodge" mural,
Osage Council Chambers.
- "Destiny to Dynasty" mural, Osage Council
Chambers.
- "Osage One" mural, Osage Council lobby.
- Centennial Celebration, October 25, 1997 Osage
logo,(contest winner). The design is on view at the
Osage Tribal Museum, Pawhuska, OK.
Robin's Grandmother was Gra-To-Ne, her English name was Minnie Elkins Smith, Great
Grandfather was Sha-Ah-Wah-Pe, Hay-Sho-Ke; her Great Grandmother
Ne-Kah-She-He, English name was Mary Elkins and her father was Pretty
Hair. Her Great Aunt was Com-Pox-She; English name was Kate McCormick.
Robin's
Osage name is Leh-Doh-Wee-Tseh-Keh, (Hawk Precious); the family
Clan is:
"THUNDER
and LIGHTING"
© Robin Polhamus |
