Tallchief Designs

F. Dana Bear is an enrolled citizen of the Osage Nation and a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores ancestry, identity, memory, and cultural continuity. Through handmade jewelry and wearable art, Dana creates pieces rooted in family, story, and the lived experience of being Afro-Indigenous. Her creative practice is informed by her Osage lineage, community responsibilities, and connection to generations past and future. Dana is also a full-spectrum doula, Certified Indigenous Lactation Counselor, herbalist, and community cook, weaving care, culture, and creativity throughout her work.