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Native American Art Magazine 12
December/January 2017
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Our Guide to Native jewelry
In the Flesh
A visit to Zuni reveals much about the character and skills of contemporary artists living and working there today
Eternally Blooming
The signature jewelry piece of the Native Southwest, the squash blossom necklace, has a surprising history
Makers of Silver
Since learning their skills from Mexican silversmiths in the latter parts of the 19th century, historic and contemporary Native jewelers have elevated the craft to an elite art form.
Pop of Color
An exploration of the stones, fossils and shells other than turquoise used in contemporary jewelry
Symmetry in Stone
The Heard Museum presents a retrospective of Richard I. Chavez’s jewelry
East and West
Native American jewelers are finding tremendous success across the Pacific as Asian fashion is guided by retro Americana
Beauty Adorned
A buyer’s guide for Native jewelry with advice from the experts
Gallery Previews
Pottery and Paint
Lyn A. Fox Fine Pueblo Pottery expands its offerings after a move to a new gallery
Visit GallerySouthwest Nativity
An annual show at Adobe Gallery showcases Native nativity scenes
Visit GalleryTimeless Textiles
Nizhoni Ranch Gallery displays an array of Two Grey Hills weavings
Visit GalleryEvents/Fairs
Native Bling
Ric Charlie brings home the Best of Show award at the Cherokee Art Market
Homages to Heritage
This December, the annual SWAIA Winter Market will showcase its newest lineup of Native art
Quality & Variety
Materials from all segments of the Native American art market will be available during Brian Lebel’s Old West Show & Auction
Kickstarting Tradition
The first annual Objects of Art LA show welcomed 50 galleries
Auctions
Remarkable Beauty
Beadwork, textiles and pictorials are among the standouts of Skinner Inc.’s December 2 American Indian & Ethnographic Art sale
Striking Collections
Arriving at auction during Bonhams Native American Art sale will be collections of weavings, katsina, paintings and more
Prehistoric Purchases
Rare pieces from well-known collectors stole the show at the fall American Indian and Western Art auction at Cowan’s
Departments
Calendar
Market Reports
New Acquisition
Curator Chat
News