From its earliest days as a practical tool to its current status as traditional art, the Navajo pitch pieces have consistently impressed viewers with their grace and beauty. Pitch baskets and pottery have been part of Navajo culture for centuries….
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If you’re a gardener, you might recognize The Three Sisters as a companion planting technique. It involves growing corn, pole beans and winter squash on the same plot to produce mutual benefits for the plants. The result is maximum yield…
Continue readingWhat Is Santo Domingo Jewelry? Santo Domingo Pueblo is one of the largest, most populous Pueblos in New Mexico. It sits about 25 miles south of Santa Fe, and its location is close to the original Cerillos Turquoise Mines. Consequently,…
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The Sunface symbol plays a major role in Zuni culture because it represents the sacred Sun Father. Read on to learn about the symbolism and traditions of Sunface, as well as how it is used in Zuni culture today. Zuni…
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In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year with fewer hours of sunlight than any other. It also marks a special day for Native Americans and other indigenous peoples around the world. For Native…
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