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They still embrace the landscape of the desert southwest, modern embodiments of the ancient people who lived among the pithouses, cliff dwellings and adobe structures of thousands of years ago. Called Pueblos by the Spanish conquerors who came into their land, these thriving communities have carried their culture, tradition, and language into the modern […]
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The unique styles and designs associated with Native American jewelry are the modern expression of years of tradition. Culture and community encircle that tradition with the artist creating through the lens of both the past and the present. It is one of the traits which makes Native American art important in the preservation of ancient […]
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Native American jewelry is a reflection of culture, tradition and artistic design. It is also the result of historical input. Many styles of jewelry have a backstory which reveals the influences the individual tribe faced. Such is the case with the jewelry style known as overlay. Overlay is a style first practiced by the Hopi. […]
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For Native American artisans, their creations flow out of a centuries long tradition. Woven into their pottery, jewelry and other art are the threads of their culture, their landscape and their history. It is this connection that makes their art a tangible reflection of who they are and how they see the world. Beauty is […]
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Turquoise was used when decorating the Taj Mahal and when crafting King Tut’s death mask. Ancient Persians wore it as protection against unnatural death. The Aztecs used inlaid it in skulls statues, and shields. It has been used as a holy stone, for protection, as a symbol of wisdom, immortality, as well as being prized […]
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