Journal
Cochiti Pueblo is extending an invitation: come and see who we are. With the opening of their new Visitor Center in April of this year, a place which tribal administrator Kenny Pin hopes will “serve as the gateway to Tent Rocks and Cochiti Lake,” the Pueblo now has a space to exhibit the art and […]
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My name is Lynette Johanna Francisco. I am Navajo and part Comanche. Today I am working on the quills; the quill work and the quill earring’s. That is my passion, and I do all sorts of stuff. Bead work, image work whatever you can think of. I design images in Photoshop, and then I create […]
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Water’s connection to life is particularly evident in the arid regions of the Southwest United States. The desert climate requires a hardy soul to endure the temperature fluctuations and the lack of moisture. Plants and people need water to survive, so only those who can value each drop can truly thrive in such a setting. […]
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Adam Fierro, one of our Santa Clara artists here at Turquoise Skies, shares with us his huge bracelet that weighs a whopping 1lb. Check out this amazing piece of art. Basically I started with the pueblo. I wanted to see if I could make something 3 dimensional and show some depth into my culture. […]
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Fry bread is a tradition claimed by different tribes but beloved by all. Its history reflects the culture as well as the hardship of Native Americans, something which keeps it a part of the continuing fabric of their lives in the modern world. Today it is a symbol of their ability to overcome adversity and […]
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