There is a long history of Native people working in the tourism industry, including jobs in recreated villages. Often tribal members are employed as interpreters, guides, and craft demonstrators. The Ocanaluftee Indian Village in Cherokee North Carolina began in 1952 and offers a view of life in the late 1700s. Living history museum visitors can explore a village, observe people working, watch dancing and of course hit the gift shop!
Although this card text states "Cherokee Indian bead-workers are reviving an ancient and colorful art..." the bead style and colors are modern and do not actually reflect pre-removal art. Look instead at work made by Martha Berry for a better sense of SE bead designs
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