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Metalworking has a long history, particularly among indigenous peoples. Creating designs by etching them into precious metals was one way of adding cultural images to items of adornment. Today, the skill of stamp work continues through Native American jewelry silversmiths. These artists used skills, techniques, and tools handed down through generations to create beautiful pieces […]
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ACONAV creator Loren Aragon grew up a mix of traditional and modern. He says his grandfather, who taught him a lot “about who we are as a people”, also encouraged him to learn about the world outside of Acoma Pueblo. It’s a combination that took him from a degree in mechanical engineering to the world […]
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Hello my name is Darin Tom. I’m a fashion designer from Gallup, NM. I’m 25 years old, and I’m Navajo. Darin Tom; Well, I feel like I do a lot of different types of art, but lately the medium I’ve been working in is clothing, and fashion in general. Probably started sewing five years ago, […]
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Over the years, Native American jewelry has retained its popularity for a variety of reasons, one of which is its value as an investment. Authentic Native American jewelry made of sterling silver becomes a family heirloom and a valuable asset for the buyer. Precious metals such as silver and gold have been traded as currency […]
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Silver Shandiin has a message for indigenous parents: “Our kids and our culture are what will bring this world back together.” It’s a message that has inspired her art and her life. Her dolls and the messages they convey are a tangible representation of her hope that indigenous parents will understand that raising their children […]
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