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Collectors of Native American crafts and jewelry sometimes come across an item being sold as “dead pawn”. The name indicates the item has been part of a quasi-banking system that has been around for thousands of years. It has existed in a variety of cultures and has been the choice of both kings and peasants […]
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Signatures are a way for artists to make a statement about their work, to claim the inspiration and skill for creating a piece of art. The public recognizes the value of a signed painting or sculpture. But is there a parallel type of “signature” for Native American jewelry? The answer is yes and no. Or […]
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For all lovers of AUTHENTIC Native jewelry, we have great news! There has been a major wrench thrown into the operation of an alleged counterfeit Native American jewelry ring that operates all over the Southwest United States. Federal agents from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, in conjunction with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, […]
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Tufa (also called tuff) is a type of volcanic stone. Massive volcanic explosions send millions of tons of ash into the air, which then settles in layers downwind. Over a long time, these ash layers are compressed into tufa, a light and porous volcanic stone. Tufa has been used by humans for centuries as a […]
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