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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 ...
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 ...
Navajo Jewelry A Brief History(Post)The Navajo people have been making jewelry for many years. Before the Navajo people were introduced to incorporating silver into their jewelry, their wares consisted mainly of beads, shells, and anim ...
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 ...
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; ...
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 ...
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 ...
Navajo Kachina Dolls(Page)There are more than 250 different kachinas, each with its own separate attributes, representing everything from animals to abstract concepts. Kachina Dolls are models of the Kachinas and represent th ...
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 ...
Regana Begay(Page) Regana Begay Regana Begay is a local silversmith who has been practicing her trader for twenty years. She was taught by her husband, who learned from his parents. She specializes i ...
Nickel Silver Information(Page)In the 19th century, particularly after 1868, Plains Indian jewelers were able to easily acquire sheets of German silver. They used them to cut, stamp, and cold hammer a wide range of accessories and ...
Horse Hair Pottery(Page)Dating back many years, horsehair pottery is a Native American art form. As its name implies, it is made using hair from the tail and mane of a horse. Handcrafted horsehair pottery is created by burn ...
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 ...
Yazzie Johnson(Page)Yazzie Johnson was born October 25, 1946 in Winslow, Arizona. His father, Matthew Johnson, was from Sanostee, New Mexico and his mother, Marilyn, was from Leupp, Arizona, both from the Navajo Nation.
What is a hallmark?(Page)What is a hallmark? Why use a hallmark? What is a hallmark? A hallmark is a signature, symbol, or initials that is written, stamped or carved into the back of a work ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Queen Annes War(Page)Queen Anne's War (1702–1713), as it was known in the English colonies, was the second in a series of French and Indian Wars fought between France and England in North America for control of the ...
