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American Indian Pottery Collectibles
Many Native American Indian pottery collectibles are those crafted by deceased artists, many of them being the “matriarchs” of their Pueblo’s pottery tradition:
- Maria Martinez, San Ildefonso Pueblo—(co) creator of matte black-on-black finish
- Marie Z. Chino—matriarch of Acoma Pueblo potters
Some collectible Native American Indian pottery artists achieve this level of recognition while they are still actively creating pottery. Among them are:
- Frog Woman, Hopi Pueblo—known for her work with white pottery, unique even within her own Pueblo’s pottery tradition
- Robert Tenorio—highly awarded Santo Domingo Pueblo pottery artist
- Kathleen Wall—Jemez Pueblo pottery artist known for her contemporary pottery
Still, some collectible Native American Indian pottery is labeled as such because of its rarity. The small Santa Clara Pueblo, for instance, has very few potters left. Work from this Pueblo is rare yet of the highest quality. These pieces are often instant collectibles, even when the artist is not famous in his/her own right.
What Makes a Collectible Native Art Piece?
In a sense, any piece of authentic handmade Native American Indian art—jewelry, pottery, baskets, rugs, etc.—is a collectible. The pieces are created using precious metals, genuine stones, earth clays, natural dyes and fashioned using techniques passed down from generation to generation. Each piece is unique because artists do not seek to replicate their own work or copy others’.
But in the art world, not every piece is a collectible. That label is reserved for special pieces. When classifying Native American Indian art, the artist is often what makes the piece collectible.
Collectible artists are those who are highly prized and awarded during their prolific careers. But in most cases, artists’ pieces are only considered collectible posthumously.
Native American Indian Collectible Art
Native American Indian art collectibles are available at several galleries and shops throughout the Southwest. However, you must be cautious in where you purchase pieces to begin or expand your collection. Reputable dealers can help you identify authentic pieces, but some traders may acquire collectibles that have been banned for sale or made with illegal items, like bald eagle feathers.
You can avoid the dangers of purchasing unlawful collectibles by shopping with Palms Trading Company. Palms Trading Company prides itself on being the most knowledgeable trader of authentic Native American Indian art and the trader with the most integrity.
Palms Trading Company has been buying art directly from Southwestern Pueblo artists for over 40 years. We have established relationships with the artists and respect their work and their heritage. We strive to reflect that in our treatment of their crafts and the prices we offer.
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