Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Refuge was started by the Frank Phillips, founder of Phillips Petroleum Company to showcase his art collection and exotic wildlife. It is located out in the middle of nowhere in northeast Oklahoma in Osage County.
I’ve long admired the mural around the main entry door to the Musuem.
(Buffalo Dancer with tomahawk)
The mural was installed in 1946 by Winold Reiss, a German-American artist who installed murals all over the United States. The mural uses very strong imagery and bold colors.
(Kiowa Fancy Dancer)
(Eastern Woodsman with Calumet)
It has been ages since I visited this place. I think it’s time for a field trip with the grand crew.
It is beautiful. I love all the detail!
I didn’t realize it was a mosaic at first. It does make quite a statement, drawing one in.
love these
These are fantastic and, yes, it does make quite a statement! Terrific captures for the day!!
I love the feeling of motion in this mural.
This sound slike an interestig museum to visit! I love the entrance mural.
I did not realized it was mosaic in design, very beautiful!
I thought they were nice paintings but they are really cool mosaics. That entrance has a very Rt 66 feel.
Great shots. Woolaroc is one of my favorite places.
Wow – amazing and beautiful facade!
Great use of colour!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Wow, Yogi – it’s very impressive. The images really pop against the blue background. What a beautiful entrance to the museum.
A very cool place. I like those mosaics very much.