Official Seal of the Cherokee Nation (1839) | Historical Symbol of Sovereignty #3572155 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white imprint shows the official seal adopted by the Cherokee Nation on September 6, 1839, following their reorganization in Indian Territory. At its center is a seven-pointed star-symbolizing the seven Cherokee clans-and it is encircled by a laurel or oak wreath, denoting resilience and unity. The outer ring bears the inscription “SEAL OF THE CHEROKEE NATION. D.R. SEPT. 6 1839,” referencing Principal Chief John Ross’s administration and the date of adoption.

This image is commonly used in educational, governmental, and cultural heritage contexts-such as museum exhibits, tribal history pages, academic publications, and official Cherokee Nation websites-to illustrate pre-Removal governance and national identity. Users seeking historical symbols of Native American sovereignty often search for this seal.