Vintage 1961 souvenir wall plaque from the Cherokee Indian Reservation, North Carolina.

This hand-painted molded plaque depicts a Native American woman in profile and retains its original paper label reading “Souvenir of Cherokee Indian Res.” The back is handwritten “Tomahawk Gift Shop, Cherokee, N.C.” with the date 1961, adding solid provenance.

Produced as tourist art and sold in local gift shops, pieces like this were popular mid-century keepsakes for visitors to the Smoky Mountains and Cherokee, NC.

Details:

• Date: 1961 (handwritten on back)

• Origin: Tomahawk Gift Shop, Cherokee, North Carolina

• Material: Molded composition/wood with hand-painted finish

• Hanger: Original spring-wire hanger intact

• Style: Mid-century tourist / Americana / Native-inspired décor

Condition:

Good vintage condition with expected age-related wear. Light surface scuffs and paint wear consistent with display over time. No cracks or major damage noted. Please review photos closely for exact condition.

This is a decorative souvenir item, not ceremonial or tribal-use artwork.