Authentic Native American Art You Can Trust. Family owned and operated since 1933, providing Native American jewelry, pottery and arts at high value.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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#PotteryTerm: refers to a process that takes place during the firing stage of production. Oxygen in the air is allowed to enter a kiln to combine with elements in clay and glaze. This is particularly important so carbon and sulfur naturally occurring in clay can be "burned off".
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Each spout on a traditional #NativeAmerican wedding vase represents one member of the couple, while the handle represents the unity as they come together on their wedding day.
Wedding vase by #Acoma potter Judy Lewis.
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#FunFact: The formation of #turquoise only takes place in arid desert climates and is usually found near the surface of the ground.
Cuff bracelet by #Navajo silversmith Will Denetdale.
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Three strands of lapis and turquoise heishi dotted with sterling silver beads comprise this stunning handmade necklace by Kewa silversmith Daniel Coriz.
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The word "please" translated into the #Navajo language is "t'aa shoodi"
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Spiny oysters are found primarily in the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez (between the California peninsula and Mexican mainland) and in the gulf of Mexico.
Pendant by #Navajo silversmith Sandra Parkett.
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#Hopi men embody Kachina spirits during ceremonies that take place between Winter Solstice and mid-July.
Sipikne Kachina doll by late Hopi carver Jocelyn Vote.
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Did You Know...? By 900 CE, most of the indigenous peoples of North America were making pottery.
Jar by #Jemez potter Phyllis Waquie.
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The gem of royals, #malachite represents a sense of increased protection, loyalty, and fidelity.
Ring by #Navajo silversmith Walter Vandever.
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In many #NativeAmerican cultures, the dragonfly symbolizes happiness, speed and purity.
Pin/pendant is #Navajo made, artist unknown.
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The #Navajo, like many Native American cultures, associate the blue or blue-green color of #turquoise with the sky, water, and earth.
Cuff bracelet is Navajo made, artist unknown.
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The Rio Grande is full from bank to bank in Albuquerque!
All the recent rain has revived the river after it ran dry through the city for most of the summer.
What an incredible turnaround in just over a week!
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"Hopi" is pronounced "hope-ee," and means "peaceful person" or "civilized person" in the #Hopi language.
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For the #Zuni, the Sun symbolizes abundance, continuity, stability, positive energy, hope, happiness, and peace.
Earrings are vintage Zuni, artist unknown.
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Did You Know...? During the Pueblo Revolts, #Jemez Pueblo lost most of its traditional pottery styles. Originally they made fine line black designs on white, but modern Jemez potters each follow their own ideas.
Cat figurine by Jemez potter Carol Lucero Gachupin.
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The #Navajo often seal their pots with pinon pitch, giving it a shiny finish.
Jar by Navajo potter Alice Cling.
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Did You Know...? Throughout the Southwest, more than 200 prehistoric #turquoise mines have been located, some of which were being worked as early as 300 CE.
Link bracelet by #Navajo silversmith Art Platero.
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Created in the same style as his late mother, Mary, this gorgeous bear with turquoise accents was handmade by #Jemez potter Scott Small.
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