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Tuesday, August 06, 2013

Exploring Indian Burial Mound and One Feather Indian Art


My obsession with Indian Art started with my father telling stories of the Oklahoma tribes. It was evident in by his strong facial features; this was a part of my heritage. He grew up in Chiefland Florida and continued with his strong belief in Native American culture.When presented the opportunity to visit a place of this significance, it was a must on my "Midlife Adventure" list. 

Tomb stones display the names and in some cases the history of a person . The Indian Burial mound in Fort Walton Beach only speaks through artifacts and remains left behind. The prehistoric temple mound served as a ceremonial and political center between 800-1400 AD . In the 1600s, it was abandoned but later inhabited by settlers during the 19th century. Believed to be the largest along the Gulf Coast, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.

The Indian Temple Mound Museum opened in 1962. It contains over 1,000 artifacts including a large collection of prehistoric ceramics. It is believed that the Mound contained a Charnel house. A Charnel House is a building where skeletal remains are kept and protected.

Located outside of the mound is One Feather Art. Being an art lover, I decided to take a look inside.

One Feather is an authentic and unique store owned by Anna and David Baxter. David is part of the Cherokee Indian tribe of South Carolina. A love for his heritage and respect for the culture is visible throughout the store. One Feather features American Indian art from various tribes around the country. Each piece is displayed with pride throughout the store. If you love authentic Indian turquoise, this is the place to find a conversational piece of jewelry.

You will not find any mass manufactured products here. Each piece is a one of a kind item. One Feather posts the products on facebook. It is a true experience for any American Indian Art collector.

This store is a must visit in Fort Walton Beach Florida. Please contact them with any questions or requests for American Indian Art (850) 243-8907.









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