**What does Lakota Arts and Crafts Enterprise do?**

Lakota Arts and Crafts Enterprise is a wholesale and retail business that partners with Oglala Lakota artists from the Pine Ridge Reservation. The business provides a bridge for these artists to reach national parks, museums, curated retailers, and online customers across the U.S. Offerings include carved Spirit Horses, beadwork and quillwork jewelry, wall plaques, ceremonial-inspired carvings, and embroidered caps based on traditional motifs.

**What inspired the creation of Lakota Arts and Crafts Enterprise?**

Lakota Arts and Crafts Enterprise was created after noticing a market-access gap for Lakota artists in places like Rocky Mountain National Park and other regional gift shops. The business serves as a bridge between talented artists on the Pine Ridge Reservation and buyers who value genuine Native-made work, cultural integrity, and the stories behind each piece.

**How does Lakota Arts and Crafts Enterprise benefit the community?**

Lakota Arts and Crafts Enterprise supports the Oglala Lakota community on the Pine Ridge Reservation by creating paid access to national and institutional markets for artists. The business generated over $30,000 in income for Lakota artists in 2025 and aims to increase this number. By creating consistent demand for traditional Lakota arts and crafts, it also helps ensure these skills are passed down to younger generations.

**How will grant money be used to enhance Lakota Arts and Crafts Enterprise?**

Grant funds will be used to strengthen operational systems and inventory capacity. This includes implementing business and inventory management software, expanding inventory by commissioning additional artwork, and investing in targeted marketing and sales efforts. These investments aim to improve operational control, increase revenue, and expand economic opportunity for Lakota artists while preserving cultural integrity as the business scales.

**What are the future goals of Lakota Arts and Crafts Enterprise?**

The future goals of Lakota Arts and Crafts Enterprise include expanding to 12–15 retail/institutional partners, increasing artist income by approximately 25%, and reducing wholesale order fulfillment turnaround time by 30% through better inventory planning and systems.

Alvin's 3" Spirit Horses are exquisitely created and were inspired by the Lakota Horse Dance Sticks that honored fallen horses.   Price includes shipping.

3" Spirit Horses by Alvin Iron Cloud

Alvin's customized spirit horses will capture the essence of your horse.  He adds traditional Lakota markings that were used to protect the horse during the hunt.  Price includes shipping.

Customized Spirit Horses by Alvin Iron Cloud to memorialize your horse

Our caps feature one of Alvin Iron Cloud’s Spirit Horses, a design filled with hidden details—buffalo skulls, running horses, and Lakota warriors woven into the artwork.  Price includes shipping.

Horse Spirit Baseball Caps

Six-inch Spirit Horses crafted by Alvin Iron Cloud, inspired by Lakota horse dance sticks created to honor fallen horses. A meaningful tribute ready to gallop into your home.  Price includes shipping.

6" Spirit Spirit Horses by Alvin Iron Cloud

Sam Two Bulls’ wall art is inspired by traditional Lakota designs. The lightning bolts represent the Thunder Beings, powerful spirits believed to bring both life and death.  Price includes shipping.

Lakota Wall Art by Sam Two Bulls

Alvin Iron Cloud hand carves each Spirit Horse and then meticulously paints the wood carving as well as adds the beaded saddle blanket, mane and tail.

Spirit Horse Hat Pins

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3" Spirit Horses by Alvin Iron Cloud

Customized Spirit Horses by Alvin Iron Cloud to memorialize your horse

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Lakota Wall Art by Sam Two Bulls

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