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Exploring Zuni Fetish Carvings: Craft, Culture, and Spirituality(Post)
Zuni fetish carvings are an iconic part of Native American artistry, particularly from the Zuni tribe. These small crafted figures are more than just decorative objects—they embody centuries of ...
Zuni Inlays(Post)Jewelry made by the Zuni Native American Indians covers a wide range of Southwestern styles and designs. However, while it varies greatly, its basic inlaid styling makes it uniquely different t ...
Effie Calavaza - Zuni Artist(Post)She was a visionary, revolutionary, and fighter for justice. She was also an artist, craftswomen, mother, grandmother, mentor and inspiration. A learner, teacher, and innovator, all accomplished from ...
Coral in the Desert(Post)Why is Coral traditionally used extensively in Jewelry made by the Navajo, Zuni, and Pueblo peoples when these tribes are landlocked? The simple explanation is extensive trade routes were developed, ...
Did You Know? (Post)Did you know that we come from a long tradition of jewelry making? Richard Candy ran jewelry production companies in Gallup, NM back in the golden age of Native sterling silver and turquoise jewelry; ...
Native American Concho Belts(Post)Native American Concho Belts: History, Symbolism, and Tradition Native American concho belts are among the most powerful and recognizable forms of Native American jewelry. Rich in history, symbolism, ...
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise(Post)Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Blog ...
The Time-Honored Tradition of Cast Sterling Silver Jewelry(Post)“Sandcast” is a term that is heard in the Native American Jewelry space. What does it mean? Primarily it refers to a method of making silver into shapes that can then be used for jewelry. Navajos ...
Squash Blossom Necklace(Post)The Soul of the Southwest: The Story & Spirit of the Squash Blossom Necklace In the red-gold glow of desert sunrise, where turquoise skies meet sandstone horizons, one of the most iconic pieces o ...
History of Navajo Silversmithing(Post)Navajo silversmiths are highly regarded for their intricate and artistic works crafted from silver and turquoise. It is believed that they learned the craft from Mexican ironworkers in the 1850s, wit ...
Pueblo Pottery(Post)Pueblo pottery is one of the oldest continuous ceramic traditions in North America — a living art form shaped by earth, water, fire, and story. For centuries, Pueblo women have gathered clay fr ...
What does this Symbol Mean?(Post)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 a ...
From the Auction (Post)As I sit here writing this, my boss, the owner of Alltribes, Mr. Richard Candy, is participating in a live auction on his computer in the office I share with him. I personally can't understand what t ...
Restoration and Refurbishment(Post)Sometimes, old jewelry needs some love. Perhaps a beaded neckalce has spent the better part of the last decade tangled up in the back of a drawer. Maybe the original strands of a squash blossom neckl ...
Silversmithing and Silver(Post)In addition to tools required for silversmithing, the silver itself is necessary. The old-time Native American silversmith liked coin silver, often made from pesos. The old pesos that the Native ...
Mata Ortiz Pottery(Post)In the 1960’s, a young man named Jaun Quezada Celado, a poor farmer living in the Casas Grandes region of Chihuahua Mexico, was gathering firewood near an old archeological site and stumbled across ...
How to Care for your Sterling Silver Jewelry(Post)Pure Silver is an element, and will not tarnish. However, pure silver is too soft for use in jewelry, thus, is alloyed with other elements and metals, such as copper, nickel, and zinc. This combin ...
“High Shine” or “Original Patina”?(Post)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.
Flea Markets - a Thriving Tadition(Post)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 Buyi ...
Zuni(Page)Zuni Girl The Zuni or A:shiwi are a Native American tribe, one of the Pueblo peoples, most of whom live in the Pueblo of Zuni on the Zuni River, a tributary of the Little Colorado River, in west ...
Old Pawn / Antique Jewelry(Page)Antique Bisbee Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace Throughout Indian lands the trading posts serve as pawn shops. When Native Americans need money, they can pawn or sell the artwork and jewelry th ...
Native American Tribes(Page) Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico. A Contents: Top A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Abenaki, Achumawi, Achomawi, Acjachemen, Acoma, Adai, Ahtna, Akimel O'odham, Aleut, Alutiiq, A ...
Fred Bowannie(Page)Fred and Lula Bowannie were Zuni master silver smiths that started making jewelry since the 1940's. Fred was also a member of the Zuni Council for many years. This Zuni couple are capable of masterin ...
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Information(Page)Eye Dazzling Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sleeping beauty turquoise is a gorgeous blue gemstone that comes from a mine located near Globe, Arizona and is noted for its solid, light blue color ...
Artists(Page) Silversmiths Rug Weavers Bead-work Artists Pottery Artists Artifact Designers Painters & Sketch Artists Wood Carvers Photographers Lapidary Basket Weavers ...
All About Turquoise(Page)All About Turquoise Introduction Some turquoise mines overlap in their “look”, we shouldn't be overconfident in our ability to identify with certainty the origin of an unknown stone. Exp ...
Types of Native American Kachina Dolls(Page)Antelope Badger Bean Bear Broadface Buffalo Warrior Butterfly Chief Corn Maiden Crow Mtakes youother Deer Eagle First Mesa Hemis Hoop Dancer Hototo Hummingbird Kokopelli Left Ha ...
Kachina Doll Information(Page)Kachina Dolls Kachina Dolls are gifts given in hope of future abundance and health, as well as tools for education. The Kachina dolls of today's art market are a bridge not only between the spirit ...
New Mexico Turquoise Mines(Page)Hachita Turquoise Mine High Lonesome Mine The Johnny Bull Mine Santa Rita Turquoise Mine Tyrone Mine New Mexico Hachita Turquoise Mine Hachita Turquoise Hachita turquoise i ...
Bisbee Turquoise(Page)Bisbee Turquoise Antique Necklace Bisbee Turquoise Pendant Necklace by Navajo artist Leroy Begay, 1960s The Bisbee mine "the Lavender Pit", near Bisbee, Arizona, is one of the more famous of the Am ...
History of Native American Jewelry(Page) Origin History Semi-Precious Stones Turquoise Coral Silversmithing Old Pawn Jewelry ...
Coral(Page)Information About Coral Branch Coral Vintage Old Pawn Pendant by R. Sunbird Mediterranean Branch Coral Beads There are several types of precious coral. Although Red corals ar ...
Navajo Pottery(Page)Navajo Pottery by Kevin and Jolinda Black The largest Indian group, with a population of two hundred thousand, is the Navajo Nation, which is located on the Navajo reservation that is fourteen m ...
Shalako Kachina Dolls(Page)Shalako Kachina Dolls 11/18/2011 By Shalako Kachina Dolls are the most impressive pieces of Native American Indian art. Navajo Indian Kachina Dolls and Hopi Indian Kachina Dolls are highly colle ...
Sterling Silver Information(Page)Contents Astrology The Healing Power of Silver Myths about Silver Ancient Egypt Greek & Roman Myths Norse Mythology Celtic Mythology Facts about Silver Silver in Medicine Anci ...
A Hidden America: Children of the Plains(Page)A Hidden America: Children of the Plains is originally by: 20 / 20 on ABC. Diane Sawyer reports on the young dreamers of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Par ...
Native American Glossary(Page)A Acoma Ajax Turquoise Alloy Amber Amethyst Anasazi Antique Finish Apple Coral Avanu Aventurine Azurite B Bail Bamboo Coral Bangle Beadwork Bear Bear Paw Bezel Bead bl ...
Navajo Rugs Info(Page)Navajo Rugs The tradition of Navajo Rug weaving combines many aspects of Navajo life into one enduring discipline. The materials, the method, the skill, and the meaning all come together, woven in ...
Frank Gallagher(Page)John Gallagher (front left) Frank Gallagher (front right) Frank & John Gallagher's ancestor, one of the first wooden Indian carvers, st ...
Native American Symbols(Page) Sign Name Meaning Sign Name Meaning Sign Name Meaning 4 Ages Infancy, Youth,Middle & Old Age EagleFeathers Chief MorningStars Guidance Arrow Prot ...
