Cherokee nation seal, adopted in 1871

Item — Box: 38, Folder: 15

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_38_15_0012

Scope and Contents

The Cherokee nation seal, adopted in 1871, features a seven-pointed star in the center surrounded by an oak leaf wreath. This symbolizes the seven ancient clans of the Cherokee people, as well as the trees eternal life. The words "seal of the Cherokee nation" and "Cherokee nation" are written in the native language around the outside of the seal, with the date "September 6, 1839" at the bottom.

Dates

Creation: 1978

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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