Jim Thorpe Native American Games
On June 8th through the 14th, the Jim Thorpe Native American Games will be held in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The games are attended by thousands of athletes who represent Native American Indian nations, tribes and bands from the US who come together for a week of “sports and... Read more
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
Kachina Dolls: Values and Meanings of Hopi Collectibles
When it comes to beautifully crafted Native American art, Kachina dolls are a fascinating and historically symbolic type of piece to have. From original and vintage pieces to modern-day creations, each Kachina doll tells a unique story about its origins and the spirit... Read moreKachinas Part 3: The Creation of Kachina Dolls
We’ve come to part three in our three-part series on kachina dolls. In the first blog, we talked about the history and spiritual importance of the kachinas. In the second, we looked at the individual kachinas and their spiritual and ceremonial roles. This blog will... Read moreKnow Your Pueblo Pottery
We sell a large variety of hand-made pueblo pottery from around New Mexico. The size, thickness, design and color of the pottery depends on which pueblo the artist comes from. The following are a few basic points to remember when distinguishing the style of one pueblo... Read moreKnowing Your Gemstones and Cabochons is Important When Selecting and Purchasing Native American Jewelry
At Palms Trading Company of Albuquerque, we understand stones. Whether the jewelry contains semi-precious or precious, faceted or cabochon gemstones, we know what we are looking for when selecting Native American jewelry. Types of Gemstones and Cabochons Here are some... Read more
Kokopelli: Fertility Deity and God of Harvest
In many places in the world, primitive people used to carve images on rocks, often called Petroglyphs. The Kokopelli, a mystical flute player, is the most well known petroglyph in the American southwest. Petroglyph carvings of the Kokopelli figure date... Read moreLast Minute Holiday Help from Our Personal Shopper
Everyone has that hard-to-shop for friend or family member—the person who already has everything or doesn’t like “the usual” or for whom you just want to buy something other than a scarf. If you’re having trouble finding that perfect holiday gift for that special... Read more