Trader’s Hitching Post

Specialties

Authentic Handcrafted American Indian Jewelry and Art, we are the oldest gallery on the island.

History

Established in 1977.

We are located in Matlacha, (mat-​la-​shay) a small rustic Southwest Florida fishing village. In an area where the Calusa Indians made some of the barrier islands their home during the early 1500’s to mid 1700’s. Matlacha is still one of Florida’s last, non commercially developed islands along the southwest coast. Traders Hitching Post is the oldest gallery on Matlacha and Pine Island, serving loyal customers in Matlacha for more than thirty three years. Operations actually date back to 1977 in Lee county, first opening our doors in Cape Coral. Traders has been buying and selling Southwestern Indian Jewelry and Art for more than forty years. Many of our pieces are made and signed by well known Native American Artists. We have beautiful handcrafted Traditional Jewelry along with exceptional handmade Contemporary Styles. We hope you are able to fine something you like while visiting our web site. If for any reason you don’t find it on our website, e-​mail or call us 239−283−4040

Meet the Business Owner

Cindee T.

Business Owner

Since we are a small mom and pop shop both Cindee and Jerry Tolliver can often be found there in various capacities. Cindee performs most of tasks that are part of owning and operating a small family business. Although they both can be found in the shops jewelery repair area from time to time Cindee is the accomplished silversmith.