Indian Grass is one of the Big Four native grasses. Excellent for forage and wildlife, it is also a beautiful ornamental grass. It was chosen as the State grass in 1972 . Button is brass with cut steels. |
The Buffalo became the State mammal of Oklahoma in 1972. Theodore Roosevelt created the Wichita Wildlife Refuge to conserve a free-range habitat for this impressive American icon. The button is cameo-cut pearl made by Herman Bangeman, Jr. |
The Honeybee was selected as the State insect in 1992. The bee is essential to agriculture and a symbol of industry. Button is scrimshaw on bone. |
Wheat & Cotton are major agricultural crops. Oklahoma ranks among the top producing states in the nation of these commodities. Boll is ceramic and wheat is celluloid. |
The Bald Eagle can be seen wintering in Oklahoma. The State ranks in the top ten for numbers of these regal birds. Painted on pearl by Belva Smith. |