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Sharps Pawn Shop opened in Ponca City, Oklahoma in 1989 by then owners Dewight and Mary Pruett. In 1992, the second owners, Leon and Judy Smith purchased the business. Being surrounded by six tribes, Ponca, Pawnee, Tonkawa, Kaw, Osage and Otoe-Missouria, it wasn’t long before locals began to ask then employee, now current owner, Mary Robinson to carry craft supplies. Mary purchased the business from Leon and Judy in 2011. She and her daughter, Kayla Robinson have continued on the legacy Leon and Judy left for them since then. 

What started off with a few hanks of 10/0 seed beads and basic colors of shawl fringe quickly turned into the Sharp’s we know today. Expanding  to carry everything one may need to make regalia of both Northern and Southern styles, all while showcasing local artist by keeping quality ready-made Southern style regalia in store. 

We moved to our current location at 118 South 2nd Street in historic downtown Ponca City in 2003. Our two story red brick building we now call home was once Ponca's first Ford dealership. Sharps is a non-native owned business.

Sharp's carries a vast selection of hand made creations, here you will find the likes of Lia Leather Company, Prados Beauty, 49Dzine, NDN Regalia, Barking Waters Clothing Company, Red Tail Wood Shop, Keen by Rie, Cora's Osage Goods, Big Smoke Maker Designs, Bison Star Naturals, Redland Creative, Rabbit Studios, Ribbon Roots, Elmer Thompson Apparel, The NTVS, OXDX, Joe Don Brave, Sheldon Boone Designs, Sky Eagle Collection, and a excellent selection of hand crafted German silver, sterling silver and turquoise pieces made by some of the finest silversmith's. At Sharp’s, we strive every day to carry quality, handmade regalia and beadwork, most of which is made locally, with the exception of those who stop in to trade on the trail. Providing artist information and supporting the artist is very important to us, if the artist name is not displayed with their work, it is because they have requested it not be displayed online.  We enjoy making new friends, trading and sharing Oklahoma’s rich culture, and have thoroughly enjoyed providing goods to help keep culture and artistry alive.
 
If you are ever traveling Interstate 35 in Oklahoma, take a break, turn off on the “214 Tonkawa and Ponca City exit” for a short 15-minute drive to our shop.

Community First
Sharp's is fortunate to give back by contributing to nonprofits that support Indigenous people and the local community. These organizations include but are not limited to, Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma Child Support Services, Ponca City Noon Lyons, New Emergency Resource Center, Chiloco Alumni, The Standing Bear Foundation,  Ponca Tribal Victim Services, Ponca City Public Schools, Tonkawa Athletics, Ponca City Athletics, Native American Student Association, Miss Indian Oklahoma, Survivor Resource Network, New Emergency Resource Center, Ponca City Arts Association, along with various local dances, Princess sponsorships, powwow specials, raffles, and those in need.