Owner Pennie Opal Plant, who is ofYaqui, Mexican, Choctaw, Cherokee, European andAlgonquinancestry, opened Gathering Tribes in 1991 to share the beauty and talent of Native America. Her store showcases arts, crafts and jewelry from North, Central and South America. Here you can find everything from Oaxacan figurines and Zuni fetishes to fine art and custom jewelry, and get a bit of the story behind them from the helpful owner.