Updated October 2023 Ghost beads are a common adornment among the Navajo people of the Southwestern United States, but they are more than just mere decoration to those who wear them. Ghost beads are thought to represent a connection between…
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A Kachina doll can be a wonderful addition to a Native American art collection or the perfect travel memento of a trip to the Southwestern United States, but the spiritual and cultural significance of Kachina dolls goes much deeper than their value as souvenir items. Referring…
Continue readingNative Americans have many purposes for tomahawks, and, according to Native American tomahawk history, they were crafted from stone and used as weapons and tools. Native Americans also used them to cement friendships and form treaties. Where Did the Name…
Continue readingThe Hopi Reservation is located in an arid geographic region, and it gets so dry that those living in communities located on its land have always been concerned about their ability to grow crops and feed their people. The struggles…
Continue readingAncient cultures were often steeped in artistic expression. Some of these practices have been lost, but there are contemporary artisans who strive to embrace the ancient ways. One such example can be found in Mata Ortiz pottery. The Origin of…
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