Here is a photo from around the 1980’s of two of the greatest jewelers of all time, Charles Supplee and Pierre Touraine. Charles Supplee was know for his contemporary Hopi… Read more »
Category: American Indian Art
THE BEAUTY OF MOTHER CORN
The Corn Mother carries great significance in American Indian cultures, embodying fundamental elements of life, nourishment, and cultural heritage. She serves as a representation of the Earth’s bountifulness and fertility,… Read more »
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Fossilized Turquoise | Necklaces By Charles Loloma & Raymond Yazzie
Turquoise, a gemstone with a rich history, has been mined across six continents and holds significant cultural value, particularly in Native American cultures. In the Southwest, where dozens of mines… Read more »
The Evolution of Native American Beadwork
Beadwork is one of the most admired and traditional Native American art forms. Native American beadwork is sought-after for its often-vibrant colors, detailed designs, and beautiful patterns. You can find… Read more »
Symbolism Behind Color in Native American Art
Native Americans have historically made widespread use of different symbols through many aspects of their culture. You can find a lot of these symbols in different works of art as… Read more »
All About Navajo Sandpainting
The Navajo practice of sandpainting is one of the most symbolic, intricate, and beautiful visual art forms to evolve out of Native American culture. Like most objects in American Indian… Read more »
American Indian Art Mediums: A Closer Look
One of the most incredible aspects of Native American art is the variety in its different modes of expression. There truly is something for everyone who is interested in a… Read more »
How Does Art Function in Native American Culture?
Indigenous art is a widely studied, revered, and celebrated field in global society. We spend significant amounts of time analyzing the layered meaning, context, and purpose of the native art… Read more »
The Use of Symbols in Native American Art
Have you ever looked at a Native American painting and wondered how the artist is able to so beautifully infuse culture and meaning into every brushstroke? It’s impossible not to… Read more »