Encounter American Indian history and culture…
…in a personal way
Discover authentic art that lets you journey into Native lifeways.
TRUE HISTORY
ENGAGING ENTERTAINMENT
CREDIBLE ART
The struggle to find art rooted in authentic Native history and culture is real.
What can you do when…
Stereotypes abound, making you uncertain of credibility.
Trinkets fail to help you relate to true First American native culture.
Missing pieces from educational studies leave you feeling, “I wasn’t taught this…”
No matter your ethnicity, you really desire to touch something at the core of humanity with artistic interpretations that ring true.
You can break stereotypes, one piece of art at a time
Transforming Stories
Go on grand adventures in historical settings when you journey with authentic, resilient characters (real and fictional).
Truth and History
Be transported to a place and time where you’ll explore truths and discover humanity’s shared history.
Strength to Heal
Sometimes the journey starts with grief and art can help you through to the other side.
Collecting authentic Native art is possible for everyone.
We believe you can fill your art collection and your life with truth, free of stereotypes and misconceptions about First American native people.
We are artist preservationists.
Meet Sarah Elisabeth & Lynda Kay Sawyer
As tribal members of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, this daughter and mother team have published works of historical fiction, created collections of fine art prints, and designed jewelry that connects you to Native history and culture.
Along the way, we’ve received support from:
National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution
First Peoples Fund
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma language and historic preservation departments
Start Your Transformative Journey
1. Collect
Books — History tells you what happened; historical fiction lets you live it.
Fine Art Prints — The resilience of Native Americans captured in every image.
Jewelry — Each piece represents a story or legacy from our people and direct ancestors.
2. Experience…
…the twists, turns, and surprises that make a compelling story while you gain understanding and a deeper respect for First American natives yesterday and today.
3. Share
When you discover truths about American Indian history and culture, you’re equipped to tell others about your art collection and change the world around you. Join the journey with us through our newsletter and invite others to come along.
Your Collection
Our exhaustive research assures your collection contains verifiable and accurate details of American Indians, featuring our Choctaw history and culture.
BOOKS
Our works of historical fiction allow you to walk the Choctaw Trail of Tears, travel the west with an Omaha Indian woman doctor, meet the heroic Choctaw Code Talkers of World War I, and more.
JEWELRY
Handcrafted with great care, each piece represents a story or legacy from our people and direct ancestors. The accompanying story cards give you an understanding of who our people were—and are.
FINE ART PRINTS
Beauty and resilience of American Indians are captured in these works—from the historical bloodlines of Choctaw horses to present day landmarks and native people. Each comes with a back cover telling its story.
LIVING ART — COMING SOON!
Thoughts from Choctaw Spirit™ Collectors
Join thousands of Natives and non-Natives who collect Choctaw Spirit™ Art
“A strong representation of the Choctaw Nation and Native people as a whole, Touch My Tears presents a time period fading in American history. You did not learn these things in school. But you can now.”
— Susan Feller
President of the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums
“It is through reading these moving stories that I have a better understanding of the struggles, endurance and bravery of our Choctaw ancestors.”
— Beverly Bringle (Choctaw)
Direct descendant of Tushpa
“Such a great story [Anumpa Warrior] that needed to be told and shared with the world. Sarah’s eloquent style and words give it so much life and spirit. Her book left me with a very strong, uplifting message.”
— Jeffrey Aarnio
Former superintendent, American Battle Monuments Commission
“The human experiences brought the facts to life.”
— Erin Fehr (Yup’ik), Archivist
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Sequoyah National Research Center
Deepen Your Understanding Today
Over a combined 40+ years, we have conducted research in countless online databases, as well as hands-on research in the battlefields of France, places, museums and archives in our Choctaw homelands of Oklahoma and Mississippi to Washington, D.C. and throughout the United States.
On the blog, you can discover behind-the-art stories to deepen your knowledge and understanding of American Indians.
National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian, Artist Leadership Program Artist Profile [Video]
This video shows a little glimpse of what we do…
Connecting Tradition with Our Ancestor
“They left the Brown earth of their home behind. Red stained the trail they walked. A Black cloud hovered as they buried their dead. Crystal tears flowed…”