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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 ...
The Timeless Appeal of Belt Buckles: A Symbol of Style and Tradition(Post)The Timeless Appeal of Belt Buckles: A Symbol of Style and TraditionBelt buckles are not just functional accessories; they are a bold statement of personality, style, and heritage. Whether worn wit ...
"Squash Blossom" a Brief History(Post)The unique squash blossom necklace originated by the Navajo from three foreign elements. The silver beads were evidently evolved from two button halves soldered together to make a bead. The buttons w ...
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 ...
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 ...
Concho Belts(Post)From their early beginnings with Eastern tribes and European influences to the wide appeal they hold today, concho belts have a timeless charm that's both culturally significant and fashion-forward.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Tomahawks(Page)The “hawk”, or better known as the tomahawk, is an axe, also spelled "ax", native to North America. It takes on the appearance of a hatchet with its straight shaft. The word “tomaha ...
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 ...
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 ...
