Past Issue

Turquoise

The Sky Stone

Turquoise, Water, Sky: The Stone and Its Meaning

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe plunges into the depths of the coveted stone.

The Artful Union of Turquoise and Silver

A window into how the merging of these two outstanding materials became a cornerstone of Native artistry.

Early Zuni Silversmiths

Zuni artists bring immense value and a rich narrative to the art of jewelry and turquoise.

The “Accidental” Bisbee Blue Turquoise Mine

Unraveling the fascinating story behind the unintentional discovery of turquoise in the open pit copper mine around Bisbee, Arizona.

Master Class

Renowned jeweler Wes Willie chats with Manitou Galleries in an exclusive interview about his career and interest in turquoise.

From Mine to Market

After 30 million years underground, turquoise’s journey to the open market is speedy once it sees the light of day.

Rocky Origins

Making sense of the varieties of turquoise—and the mines from which they came—can be tricky, so here is a handy guide to begin to catalog the turquoise that Native American artists are using in their works.

Stone Age

No matter what type of turquoise you prefer, authenticity and quality are key

The Pencil is the Key

The Pencil is the Key: Drawings by Incarcerated Artists, on view through January 5, 2020, contains several ledger drawings.

Family Tradition

Juan de la Cruz (Santa Clara)

Transitions

On view now at Nizhoni Ranch Gallery in Sonoita, Arizona, are approximately 50 transitional weavings that are available for purchase.

Nativity Scenes

Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915-1994) began making pottery figures in the 1950s.

Among Friends

Brian Lebel’s Mesa Old West Show & Auction returns with a friendly atmosphere and a huge variety of materials.

Native Wonderland

The SWAIA Winter Indian Market sets the stage for an idyllic holiday season with original artwork from 150 artists.

Smash Hit

The 14th annual Cherokee Art Market brought together outstanding artwork from a diversity of tribes nationwide.

Crossroads of the West

Important artifacts offer new insights in Courage and Crossroads, an ongoing exhibition at Western Spirit in Arizona.

Pushing the Limits

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian presents eight decades of paintings in a new exhibition on view in New York City.

Continuum

The Eiteljorg Museum presents its 2019 Art Fellowship exhibition.

Standout Collection

The Scoville Collection of Plains material leads Cowan’s Auctions’ two-day American Indian & Western Art auction to more than $2 million in sales.

Innovative Examples

Bonhams’ inaugural sale dedicated to contemporary and modern Native American art sees solid results for established artists.

Acquisition: Eiteljorg Museum

A remarkable historic bandolier bag is part of Eiteljorg Museum’s recent acquisition of more than 400 works

News

Market Report

We ask leading dealers of historic and contemporary Native American art what their thoughts are on the market and where it might be headed.

Curator Chat: Rachel Moore

We Ask Leading Museum Curators About What’s Going On In Their World

Calendar

Fashion Forward

A look at the latest offerings from Indigenous designers shaping the future of fashion.