Kachina Dolls: A Brief History & Overview
Like many cultures around the world, there are certain emblems and items that truly represent a deep spiritual connection and illustrate the beliefs of a people. For the Hopi, it’s Kachina dolls. For centuries, the Hopi people have called the Southwest, Arizona in... Read more
The Unique Story of Zuni Jewelry: History & Tradition
For generations, the Zuni people have been known for producing priceless artwork and jewelry steeped in tradition. Their stone-cutting techniques, including needlepoint, petit point, and inlay, have been passed down each generation for hundreds of years. Today, Zuni... Read more
Which Turquoise Ring to Wear Based on Your Hand’s Morphology?
Your hands are one of your body’s greatest attributes. They help express your personality through different gestures, and are both tools as well as ways you communicate with people, meaning that often, your hands are front and center when it comes to human... Read more
The Making of Acoma Pueblo Pottery Explained
Acoma pottery stands as a unique and captivating art form steeped in a rich history and defined by its unparalleled style. Hailing from the Acoma Pueblo, also known as “Sky City,” this pottery tradition finds its roots in one of the United States’... Read more
Squash Blossom Necklace FAQs
Navajo squash blossom necklaces are one of the most recognizable types of Native American jewelry. Squash blossom necklaces were especially popular during the bohemian fashion craze of the 1970s, but are best known today for their Native American origins. The squash... Read more
Tips for Choosing Native American Indian Turquoise Jewelry
When you choose Native American Indian turquoise jewelry for yourself or as a gift for another, it is important to know that you are getting the real thing. However, it’s also important to know that just because a stone is treated does not mean It isn’t... Read moreArtist 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: Torevia and Delbert Crespin
Working with and getting to know Native American artists is one of the most unique and fulfilling aspects of our business. Some artists, such as this month’s artist spotlight pair, Torevia and Delbert Crespin, have worked with us from our humblest... Read more
Artist Spotlight: Robert Kasero
So many of the artists we work and come into contact with every day are exceptionally talented creators and painters. Fewer, however, are able to create the wonderfully intricate work that this month’s Artist Spotlight, Laguna potter Robert Kasero, does.... Read more
Horse Hair Pottery
Legend holds that horsehair pottery was discovered by a pueblo potter whose long hair blew against a piece of pottery she was removing from a hot kiln, stuck, and carbonized. The result was so interesting that she duplicated it with hair from a horse’s... Read more