Today we visited The Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
It was very informative. Their wax statues were so life like.
Most of the Cherokee were sent west by the English.
The museum contained many artifacts. I thought of how exciting it must have been for the people who dug up most of this stuff. It was incredible.
Here was another wax statue.
This wood carving stood in front of the museum. By looking at the building in the back, you can get a feel for the size, it was huge. I also visited their gift shop of items made by the Cherokee, baskets, wood carvings, weaves, beading, leather items....magnificent!
The Bear Project began in 2005. The Cherokee wanted to showcase a variety of their talented artists. They commissioned 25 artists to individualize these bears. 18 are completed, we found 11, one fell just as I was snapping a picture. Of course I went to the visitors' center and reported it. This one is named "Cherokee Sunset".
"Eagle Dance Bear"
"Patriot Bean"
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