Native American Carved Stone Fetishes: A Primer
Native Americans have created and used carved stone fetishes throughout recorded history; particularly those residing in the Southwest. A fetish is an object, typically carved of stone, rock, or antler, that is believed to have special powers. Fetishes... Read more
Native American Ceremonies and Symbolism: Fascinating Tidbits
Throughout history, Native Americans have placed high regard on symbolism, ceremonies, and preserving tradition and culture. Here, we outline just a few samples of some interesting stories and symbols from several Native American cultures, pueblos and tribes.... Read more
Native American Engagement Rings
When it comes to engagement rings, you want a piece that is beautiful, durable, and maybe even something that comes with a unique background and history. While it might seem for many to be a surprising choice, there are a lot of reasons why Native American rings make... Read moreNative American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. As one of the Southwest’s premier traders of Native American Indian art, we think it’s important to look at why we should and how we can honor and preserve the cultures and traditions of our country’s Native peoples. A Month... Read moreNative American Indian Baskets of the Southwest
Native American Indian Art of all kinds often represents so much more than an item of monetary value. In fact, the value of much of the work of the Native Americans of the southwest runs far deeper than that. In her book Indian Baskets of the Southwest, Clara Lee... Read more
Native American Indian Fetishes: Importance and Creation
You may have seen them around our store—small animal figurines carved out of stone. Some have precious stone inlay, others have feathers or arrows tied to them. These beautiful, precious carvings are called fetishes and, like kachina dolls, these hand-made... Read moreNative American Indian Jewelry: Caring for Sterling Silver
Caring for sterling silver jewelry is essential in making sure it looks great and maintains value. Since many Native American jewelry pieces contain stones, great care must be taken to ensure the silver is cleaned without changing the color of the stone or otherwise... Read more
Native American Jewelry – Design Differences Between Navajo and Santo Domingo Styles
In Native American tribes, particularly in the Southwestern United States, jewelry craft is a widely recognized art form and pieces are coveted by collectors and everyday people alike. While there are some common similarities between jewelry traditions of different... Read more