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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 ...
Petroglyphs and Petrographs(Post)As a child growing up on Navajo Land, I was privileged to see first-hand the history of The People preserved on the sandstone that defined my environment. Whether I was running up and down White ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mata Ortiz Pottery(Page)History Materials The Story of Mata Ortiz The Art of Mata Ortiz Pot Burnishing Pot Packing 101 Protective Rings for Pots Made-In-Mexico Stickers Insuring/Documenting Collections Pointers f ...
Silver Jewelry Care(Page)How to Care for Your Silver Jewelry Picking your Favorite Silver Jewelry Scratches and Tarnish Oxidization Simple Tips to Go by How to Care for Your Silver Jewelry As in any jewelry ...
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 ...
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 ...
Silversmithing(Page)Related and overlapping trades Shop Safety Tool List Soldering Solder Melting Points Metal Melting Points 5Annealing Hammer-Work (Forging) Hammerheads & Stakes Typical hammer ...
Native American Indian Reservations(Page) 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 Bottom Joint Use Areas Oklahoma Tribal Statistical Areas Hawaiian Homelands Alaska Native Village Statistical A ...
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 ...




















