Native American Art and Artists Blog
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Top 4 Favorite Gemstones in Native American Jewelry
Jewelry has been made and worn in the Southwest since prehistoric times. For thousands of years, Native Southwestern people made mosaic inlay and beads of turquoise, shell, bone, or stone. Today, Native American artists draw upon both traditional and contemporary influences, and their shell, gemstone, and silver jewelry is prized and collected by people around the world.
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How to Take Care of Authentic Native American Art and Jewelry
Whether you’ve purchased handcrafted Native American art as a memento of a trip to the Southwest, as a statement of fashion or style, or simply as an investment, you will want to take the best care possible of your newly acquired treasure. This convenient guide shows you how to care for authentic Native American crafts...
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Jewelry Collector’s Guide – Sand & Tufa Casting
Native American jewelry created by the sandcasting or tufa casting process is often more valuable than other pieces because of the special talent needed to carve a design out of sand or stone, then pour molten metal into the mold, often creating a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art that often has luxurious turns and curves, and a soft metallic patina. Read more in our collector's guide.
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A Collector's Guide to Channel Inlay
We share this collector's guide on channel inlay technique to help connoisseurs and those new to American Indian art discover new meaning behind cherished pieces that showcase the artistry and excellence of Pueblo jewelers. -
Five Easy Ways to Incorporate Native American Jewelry into Your Wardrobe
If you've visited our store in the last five years, you've had the opportunity to meet Indian Pueblo Store Sales Lead, Shane Smith (Navajo) and experienced first-hand his passion for Native American art and heard his expert advice and recommendations on how to easily incorporate Native American jewelry into your wardrobe.
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Jewelry Collector’s Guide: The Squash Blossom
The squash blossom necklace is a bold statement piece that represents a storied legacy of jewelry-making by Native Americans of the Southwest. -
Jewelry Collector's Guide: Zuni Cluster Work, Petit Point & Needle Point
At Indian Pueblo Store we pride ourselves in our connection to the artist, authentic artwork, and knowledgeable staff. We'd like to share this Zuni jewelry collector guide focused on Zuni Cluster work in hopes that you'll find new meaning behind your cherished pieces that showcase the artistry and excellence of Zuni Pueblo artists. -
The Mixed Media Magic of Fernando Padilla, Jr.
Bringing creative visions to life has always come naturally to Fernando Padilla, Jr. (San Felipe, Navajo), who carved his first wooden animals in elementary school using his mother’s kitchen knives.
