Journal
Mathew Shepardson: Hi everyone, I’m here with Verna and Franklin Tahe, from Gallup NM. And we’re going to check out some there jewelry today. Verna Tahe: My name is Verna Tahe. I’m Navajo. My clan is- We’ve been married for 38 years, we met in high school. We have four children, three girls and one […]
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Tis the season to celebrate and to give gifts. The holidays can, and should be a time filled with joy and wonder. Gift giving, however, can make that wonder contain a bit of frustration. What gift will perfectly express your feelings, and what item will fit the person are questions which too often make the […]
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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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The diversity and beauty of Native American jewelry, pottery and other traditional crafts is an ongoing legacy of the different tribes and their cultures. One of the reasons for that legacy continuing into this century and hopefully the next is the concept that the knowledge must be passed on, that it must be encouraged and […]
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Ronnie Henry: Hello, my name is Ronnie Henry. I’m a Navajo Silversmith from Crownpoint, NM. I’d like to show you some of my work here. Mathew Shepardson: We’ve had some of Ronnie’s pieces on our site for a while now. He definitely does higher-end gallery level stuff, natural stones; really good quality work. So, let’s […]
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