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Exciting New Native American Sandpaintings
The selection of sandpaintings during our winter series of shows was superb. Of note, was a new and eye catching shadow box style of sandpainting created by master Navajo sandpainter Sammy Myerson. This new style eliminates the use of mat … Continue reading
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News about Navajo Rugs & Weavings: We’re Restocking for Spring!
During our January and February series of shows we had an exceptional inventory of weavings in various styles and sizes. Twenty two contemporary and three historical weavings found their way into new homes and collections. We also had a very … Continue reading
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Pottery, Fetishes, & Stone Sculptures
We have an outstanding selection of Navajo horsehair pottery from Susie and Michael Charlie that is very affordably priced. In our display cases you will find work representing the Hopi, Acoma, Jemez, Laguna, Cochiti, Santa Clara and San Ildefonso pueblos. … Continue reading
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New Works by Hopi Artists for Spring 2012
In 1882 the Hopi reservation was established for the protection of Hopi land. The designated area was originally settled by the Hopi between 300 and 400 A.D., during the late basket maker and early Pueblo I era. The natural, elevated … Continue reading
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New Jewelry & Art Collections for Spring 2012
Spring and summer are fast approaching and we are gearing up to bring you the latest and greatest in new and exciting Southwest jewelry, in all the colors of the rainbow to brighten and complement your wardrobe. The trend in … Continue reading
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Jewelry & New Collections
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and your new year will be happy! All of us at Americana Indian Shows would like to thank you for your support of American Indian arts and artists. We look forward to … Continue reading
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Kachinas & Wooden Sculptures at the Zuni Shalako Festival
Near the 1st of December, the Zuni conduct a series of dances to celebrate a successful year’s harvest and to bless the latest village constructions. The festivities include a large feast as well as the performance of the Shalako Katsina. It … Continue reading
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Legends in Sand: The Evolution of the Modern Navajo Sandpainting
An article by Lee Anderson This brief article examines the Navajo sandpainting as both a religious item and an art item. We’ll present a brief history and discuss the sandpaintings as art forms that are used and made today. Lastly, … Continue reading
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A History of Navajo Weaving
An article by by Lee & Eric Anderson In the Beginning It has often been said “the land was good for nothing else so we gave it to the Indians.” Nothing could be further from the truth. The original Navajo, the … Continue reading
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Hopi Kachinas: Their Significance in Ceremony and Art
An article by Lee Anderson People tend to think of kachinas as wooden carvings of masked, human figures they see for sale at trading posts, galleries, and fairs. Or they know that kachinas are often offered as gifts to people … Continue reading
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