Artist Spotlight: Alvina Yepa
Those who know Pueblo pottery, know the Yepa name is synonymous with well-made Jemez Pueblo pottery, and Alvina Yepa is one of the finest examples of the skill and talent it takes to produce such pieces. It is both a pleasure and an honor to do business with Alvina,... Read more
Artist Spotlight: Anita “Pauline” Romero
While we here at Palms treasure each relationship we have with the artists we work with daily, there are some artists, having worked with them over decades, and whom we see often, we feel special bonds with. Our August Artist Spotlight potter, Anita... Read more
Artist Spotlight: Bennie Ration
Navajo silversmith Bennie Ration, known for his intricate stone and silver kachina and animal jewelry, has a history steeped in tradition and pride. Bennie Ration, son of John and Francis Ration, was born into the Navajo nation on... Read more
Artist Spotlight: Donna Navasie Robertston
It is our pleasure to introduce you to a Hopi potter with a very recognizable last name steeped in Pueblo pottery tradition: Donna Navasie Robertson. Donna Navasie Robertson was born on July 24, 1972 to Marianne Navasie and Lewis Robertson and raised by her mother and... Read more
Artist Spotlight: Eugene Mitchell
July’s Artist Spotlight focuses on a Navajo silversmith who has been creating since 1952 and doing business with Palms since 2002. It is our great pleasure to introduce you to sandcast extraordinaire, Eugene Mitchell. Navajo silversmith Eugene... Read more
Artist Spotlight: Ida Sahmie
Hopi potter Ida Sahmie, born Navajo and married into Hopi, strikes a lovely balance between the two tribes in her pieces, incorporating her Navajo heritage in her Hopi pottery by way of traditional Navajo designs. Ida, born in the the Navajo nation, became a member of... Read more
Artist Spotlight: Jeanette Calabaza
Santo Domingo Pubelo, and, therefore, many of its current artists, are inescapably linked to what is known as “heishi,” the literal meaning of which is “shell” and which specifically refers to pieces of shell which have been drilled and... Read more
Artist Spotlight: Myron Sarracino
It is our pleasure to introduce to you one of the most prolific contemporary potters from Laguna Pueblo, our friend, Myron Sarracino. Born January 8, 1967, Laguna Pueblo potter Myron Sarracino began creating hand-coiled, traditional pottery... Read more
Artist Spotlight: Orlinda Natewa
Known for her fish scale designs in mostly contemporary styles, Zuni silversmith Orlinda Natewa, our featured artist this month, embodies both tradition and talent. Orlinda Natewa, born February 4, 1944 to Juanita and Lambert Homer, is a Zuni silversmith... Read more
Artist Spotlight: Rebecca Lucario
As a Native American Art business, we are fortunate to come across talented artists every day. It’s rare, however, to work with an artist as talented and impressive as Acoma potter Rebecca Lucario. Rebecca, born on April 18, 1951 to Edward... Read more