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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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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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Art is a fluid medium, changing and evolving over time from the inspiration of those engaged in it. Even a traditional art form such as Native American jewelry has felt the effects of evolution on its styles and materials. One artist who pushed the boundaries of tradition and brought evolution to the world of Native […]
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Collectors of vintage Native American jewelry are making more than a connection to the art of the past. They are capturing tangible evidence of the interconnectedness of culture. Each piece acquired is the result of historic communication, not only by the artist or community which nurtured them, but also by everyone they came in contact […]
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