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Born in the oldest continually inhabited settlement in North America, on Third Mesa in Hopi Land, Kachina Doll carving is indeed an ancient art form. Kachina can be spelled two ways, Katsina, the plural of which is Katsinam; and Kachina or Kachinas. The "ch" represents a sound that sounds similar to the Hopi "ts" sound. Kachinas generally exist in three primary forms: Spiritual Beings (Supernatural Entities): In Hopi belief, kachinas are spiritual or supernatural beings that dwel

When people first start taking an interest in Southwestern and Native art and jewelry, they often ask, "what does this symbol mean?"  There are certain designs and symbols that are iconic to Native and Native inspired art; pottery, baskets, rugs, and jewelry feature designs that are instantly recognizable as "Native", "Tribal" or "Indian".  It is natural to want to assign meaning to things we deem as valuable.  The United States is home to 574 federally recognized Tribes, and

Whether you call it a flea market or a swap meet, you can generally find exactly what you need!  A longstanding tradition on Navajo Land, each major town has it's own day of the week for it's big Buying and Selling Day.  There is a designated spot, usually an open field off the highway, where people from all over the Four-Corner's area gather to sell everything imaginable, from traditional herbal medicine to high-end handmade jewelry. Buyers will typically find exactly what they're loo

Turquoise comes out of the earth in a large variety of shapes and sizes, from nuggets to veins. It has a natural range of color from deep blue to bright green, and can be found with different levels of hardness and density. The quality of turquoise is determined by several factors. Color, clarity, character, hardness and density are all considered when grading Turquoise. Certain properties are more rare than others, and rarity, together with demand for certain character and appea

If you are fortunate enough to come across one of the old pawn or vintage jewelry items we have for sale on our website, first of all, congratulations! You are about to own a piece of history. Secondly, you may have noticed the option: “high shine” or “original patina (as is)”. What does this mean and why is it important? Vintage Black Onyx Silver Navajo Bracelet Sterling Cuff Sterling silver tarnishes over time when exposed to other elements and conditions. This is an ine