Located right next to the historic
Alex Johnson Hotel in downtown Rapid City, you can find unique art by local and regional artists at Alex Johnson Mercantile. This store sells hand-painted feathers, Sioux pottery, alabaster statuettes, prints, paintings, Black Hills gold and silver, and more. All the art at Alex Johnson Mercantile are beautiful representations of Western and Native American culture in the past and present.
From Native American feather art to jewelry, you are sure to find the item that suits you. Prices vary considerably depending upon the quality of the work and the skill of the craftsmen, with some pieces over $3,000. This is definitely one store you don't want to pass up during your South Dakota vacation. Even if you don't buy anything, the museum quality of the artwork is something you will never forget.