Warner Chamber State Seal
1 of 3 of the original seals created by Bertram Goodhue for the State of Nebraska. Although they are displayed throughout the building it was never formally adopted by the state.
The Guide
The Guide is a carved sculpture at the front of the Warner Chamber. It depicts a Native American with his right hand aloft. Between him and his counterpart, The Counselor, is written Nebraska’s State Motto: Equality Before the Law.
The Counselor
The Counselor is a carved sculpture at the front of the Warner Chamber. It depicts a Native American with a headdress, holding a pipe in his left arm with his right hand open in front of him. Between him and his counterpart, The Guide, is written Nebraska’s State Motto: Equality Before the Law.
Sun Disk
The ceiling mosaics in the Warner Chamber depict Naitive American activities including agriculture, buffalo hunts, war parties, and a peace council. This was meant to contrast with the Age of Settlement theme planned for the Norris Chamber. Situated in the center of the four panels, is the Sun Disk.
Buffalo Hunt
The ceiling mosaics in the Warner Chamber depict Naitive American activities including agriculture, buffalo hunts, war parties, and a peace council. This was meant to contrast with the Age of Settlement theme planned for the Norris Chamber.
Women Hoeing Corn
The ceiling mosaics in the Warner Chamber depict Naitive American activities including agriculture, buffalo hunts, war parties, and a peace council. This was meant to contrast with the Age of Settlement theme planned for the Norris Chamber.
War Party
The ceiling mosaics in the Warner Chamber depict Naitive American activities including agriculture, buffalo hunts, war parties, and a peace council. This was meant to contrast with the Age of Settlement theme planned for the Norris Chamber.
Peace Council
The ceiling mosaics in the Warner Chamber depict Naitive American activities including agriculture, buffalo hunts, war parties, and a peace council. This was meant to contrast with the Age of Settlement theme planned for the Norris Chamber.
Lakota Sun Dance
The Lakota Sun Dance is located in the Warner Chamber and was designed by Hildreth Meière. The tapestry depicts 10 Lokata Native Americans performing a ritualistic sun dance. The Native Americans depicted wear various headdresses and also have various numbers of eagle feathers. Eagle feathers were given for acts of bravery in Lakota tradition. The…
Warner Chamber Doors
The doors to the Warner Chamber feature symbology of the Tree of Life. The Tree of Life is depicted using corn, the Naiive American’s main agricultural crop and an important food source. The Native American Thunderbird is pictured in the center; it is a symbol of life and rain. On the left features a woman…
