SHARP'S INDIAN STORE
Our History
Sharp’s Pawn Shop opened its second location in Ponca City, Oklahoma in 1989 by then owners Dewight and Mary Pruett. In 1992, the second owners, Leon and Judy Smith purchased the business. Being surrounded by five tribes, Ponca, Tonkawa, Kaw, Osage and Otoe-Missouria, it wasn’t long before locals began to ask then employee, now current owner, Mary Robinson to carry craft supplies.
What started off with a few hanks of 10/0 seed beads and basic colors of shawl fringe quickly flourished into the Sharp’s we know today. Expanding to carry everything one may need to make regalia of both Northern and Southern styles, all while employing local artist by keeping quality ready-made Southern style regalia in store.
We moved to our current location at 118 South 2nd Street in historic downtown Ponca City in 2003. Our two story red brick building we now call home was once Ponca City’s first Ford dealership, still displaying the original etched glass windows bearing Henry Ford’s Logo’s.
The Premier Oklahoma Regalia and Supply Store.
Sharp's carries a vast selection of Pendleton Woolen Mills, you will also find the likes of 49Dzine, Anishinaabe Bimishimo, Teton Trade Cloth, NDN Regalia, Barking Waters Clothing Company, Cascade Yarn, and a excellent selection of hand crafted sterling silver and turquoise pieces made by some of the finest silver smith's and jeweler's. At Sharp’s Indian Store, we strive every day to carry quality, handmade regalia and beadwork, most of which is made locally. Providing artist information and supporting the artist is very important to us, if the artist name is not displayed with their work, it is because they have requested it not be displayed publicly. We enjoy making new friends, trading and sharing Oklahoma’s rich culture, and have thoroughly enjoyed providing goods to help keep culture and artistry alive. Over the years we have had the privilege of watching children grow and help dressing yet another generation to enter the circle.
If you are ever traveling Interstate 35 in Oklahoma, take a break, turn off on the “214 Tonkawa and Ponca City exit” for a short 15-minute drive to our shop.
Our History
Sharp’s Pawn Shop opened its second location in Ponca City, Oklahoma in 1989 by then owners Dewight and Mary Pruett. In 1992, the second owners, Leon and Judy Smith purchased the business. Being surrounded by five tribes, Ponca, Tonkawa, Kaw, Osage and Otoe-Missouria, it wasn’t long before locals began to ask then employee, now current owner, Mary Robinson to carry craft supplies.
What started off with a few hanks of 10/0 seed beads and basic colors of shawl fringe quickly flourished into the Sharp’s we know today. Expanding to carry everything one may need to make regalia of both Northern and Southern styles, all while employing local artist by keeping quality ready-made Southern style regalia in store.
We moved to our current location at 118 South 2nd Street in historic downtown Ponca City in 2003. Our two story red brick building we now call home was once Ponca City’s first Ford dealership, still displaying the original etched glass windows bearing Henry Ford’s Logo’s.
The Premier Oklahoma Regalia and Supply Store.
Sharp's carries a vast selection of Pendleton Woolen Mills, you will also find the likes of 49Dzine, Anishinaabe Bimishimo, Teton Trade Cloth, NDN Regalia, Barking Waters Clothing Company, Cascade Yarn, and a excellent selection of hand crafted sterling silver and turquoise pieces made by some of the finest silver smith's and jeweler's. At Sharp’s Indian Store, we strive every day to carry quality, handmade regalia and beadwork, most of which is made locally. Providing artist information and supporting the artist is very important to us, if the artist name is not displayed with their work, it is because they have requested it not be displayed publicly. We enjoy making new friends, trading and sharing Oklahoma’s rich culture, and have thoroughly enjoyed providing goods to help keep culture and artistry alive. Over the years we have had the privilege of watching children grow and help dressing yet another generation to enter the circle.
If you are ever traveling Interstate 35 in Oklahoma, take a break, turn off on the “214 Tonkawa and Ponca City exit” for a short 15-minute drive to our shop.
BEADWORK |
regalia |
craft supplies |
Gifts/jewelry |
Now accepting custom embroidery orders
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new arrivals |
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made in the usa
We're here to provide quality, handmade goods.
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As we are surrounded by five local tribes, we are blessed to have many very talented and skilled artists in the area. From elders very knowledgeable of the old ways, to new comers just learning how to bead on earrings and keychains, we buy and trade from many local beaders along with the occasional traveler looking to trade. We keep everything in stock from a full beadwork set to a single rosette.
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Sharp’s Indian Store & Pawn is located in the heart of Oklahoma. While we cater specifically to southern tribes, we also carry Northern and Eastern tribal regalia as well. Our goal is to provide the regalia you need in your price range if your budget small or unlimited
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