Lot's of new items in the gift shop for your Christmas needs. We have the beautiful coffee table books : "The Cherokee Trail of Tears" with text by Duane king,and photography by David Fitzgerald, "Cherokee," with photography by David Fitzgerald and text by Robert J. Conley.
Both books have an introduction by Principal Chief, Chadwick Smith. We also have "The Art of the Cherokee," from prehistory to the Present by Susan C. Power. These books would be welcome in any home. We also have many books for children from animal tales of the Cherokee to the history of the people.
We have jewelry, rocks, replica arrowheads, dreamcatchers of all types, t-shirts and much more! Do not forget to pick up your own copy of the DVD, Rich-Heape Films production of "The Trail of Tears, Cherokee Legacy," presented by Wes Studi and narrated by James Earl Jones. This video won the Best Documentary from the American Indian Film Institute Silver World Medal New York Festivals TELLY Silver Award. Many unexpected surprises in our little store! Stop by when you are doing your Christmas shopping!
For nearly 25 years, Creek-Cherokee artisan Dan Townsend has been following in the footsteps of his ancestors by carving ancient southeastern designs and symbols on shell. Townsend has created hundreds of unique replicas and personal interpretations of Native American design that are based on artifacts.
His works are used in American Indian cermonies, displayed in museums and worn by people all over the world. Chieftains Museum is fortunate to have two of Townsend's creations for sale in our museum store. If you need a special gift for someone, stop by to see these extraordinary gorgets (or pendants).
For more information on Townsend's work, visit his website at
www.shellcarver.com.
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Office: 706/291-9494 • Fax: 706/291-2410 • Email: info@chieftainsmuseum.org
Director: Claudia M. Oakes • Programs Coordinator: Debby Brown