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The color, red, symbolizes many concepts to the American Indians. Some associate it with birth, violence, war, blood, wounds, strength, energy, power, happiness, and beauty. Many Native Americans used red to color depictions of the Thunderbird and lightning, representing power and speed. The Zuni, especially prize the color red, and, when Europeans first began to […]
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While turquoise is considered a precious stone across many regions and cultures in which the popularity fades in and out, the Native cultures of the Americas have revered the turquoise as a sacred stone for centuries. In fact, one of the oldest know mines (of any mined substance) across North America is the Cerrillos turquoise […]
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The relationship between shamanism and Native Americans may seem a little puzzling. After all the word “shaman” is not a Native word, nor does it have its origins within Native American culture. The word “shaman” is obviously a translation. To understand this, we must know what a shaman is. What is a Shaman? According to […]
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Ever feel sluggish and bogged down by other people’s expectations or their negative energies? Turquoise can help protect you energetically, but this stone also periodically needs cleansing of the accumulated energies. As healing stones and crystals help us feel better, an energy exchange occurs. That beloved turquoise can reach a point where it needs some […]
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The idea of “natural” in the turquoise industry can be a little confusing. We often hear consumers and collectors ask if a piece of turquoise is real, if it is natural, or if it is imitation. What does that even mean? To start, I want to define some common terms. By definition, the term “natural” refers […]
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