Authentic Sioux Indian Art at the Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center
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Sioux Art that benefits Sioux Indians
If you are looking for Sioux Art, you should buy Authentic Native American Sioux Art. Not much makes me angrier than seeing "Native American Art" stamped "Made in China." The Sioux are a Proud people who create some unique and beautiful hand crafted items. Some of the proceeds from sales of their art go to help their own families, and people. Pine Ridge Reservation is a Sioux Reservation. If you have never been there, I can tell you that it is like visiting a third world country. Pine Ridge Reservation has some extremely talented artists. Sioux Artists are not limited to the Reservations, however. There are some unfortunate Native Americans who, out of desperation, end up selling their valued crafts to the pawn shops and getting only a fraction of their value.
Thankfully, there are some organizations, and shops that do give back to the community as well as credit the artists who offer the talent. I've been working with the Sioux for a long time, and I have come to discover some diamonds in the rough when it comes to Native American Art Shops.
Thankfully, there are some organizations, and shops that do give back to the community as well as credit the artists who offer the talent. I've been working with the Sioux for a long time, and I have come to discover some diamonds in the rough when it comes to Native American Art Shops.
Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center
Giving back to the Sioux
Located in Chamberlain, South Dakota, Akta Museum is one of those "diamonds" in the rough I mentioned. In fact, "Akta" means "To Honor the People."
From their main page, you see links to a wealth of information about the Native Americans. You can even learn the Lakota Language! Besides that, they offer a FREE chance to win a
They understand the talent and pride that goes into each product created. That is their mission. To provide information and education about the Lakota people. How much is the admission fee? Nada, Free, Zip. Native Americans and non Native Americans are welcome to come and learn about the art and the culture.
The Museum buys directly from the Artists and the proceeds go to support the Lakota Children at St. Joseph's Indian School. The link to their online store is:
Online Gift Shop
From their main page, you see links to a wealth of information about the Native Americans. You can even learn the Lakota Language! Besides that, they offer a FREE chance to win a
They understand the talent and pride that goes into each product created. That is their mission. To provide information and education about the Lakota people. How much is the admission fee? Nada, Free, Zip. Native Americans and non Native Americans are welcome to come and learn about the art and the culture.
The Museum buys directly from the Artists and the proceeds go to support the Lakota Children at St. Joseph's Indian School. The link to their online store is:
Online Gift Shop
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- BevsPaper BevsPaper May 8, 2009 @ 12:07 pm
- Nicely, done. Now I've got to go take a look at the Museum.
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- vbright105 vbright105 Sep 25, 2008 @ 2:58 pm
- You know what, Debbie? I go to the Reservation, and there are people there willing to sell their art for pennies! I am trying to get things together to sell some Native American items myself, like on ebay, that would actually make money for some of these people, and still not cost an arm and a leg!
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- flowergardener flowergardener Sep 25, 2008 @ 2:55 pm
- I'm doing the same as Nancy! Man I wish I was rich, I'd buy everything in their stores!
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- NancyOram NancyOram Sep 25, 2008 @ 2:08 pm
- I'm visiting all of your native American lenses. Great work.
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- CherylK CherylK Aug 11, 2008 @ 8:22 pm
- A really great lens and much needed information. Five stars from me and will favorite, too.
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