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Used when negotiating for peace between two tribes, the peace pipe is part of an important spiritual ceremony that includes a medicine man and the two warring chiefs. Each individual must bring a part of the pipe to the meeting…
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Some of the most beautiful and intricate contemporary ceramic pieces in the world, Mata Ortiz pottery is made from locally dug clay using the methods that Native American potters have used for hundreds of years. These beautiful pieces are made…
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Originally crafted from red willow, sage and deer sinew, dreamcatchers have had an important place in Native American culture for many years. Hung above the bed, this hoop-shaped piece has the ability to catch dreams before they reach the sleeping…
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As the weather grows cool and the leaves begin to change color from cool green to fiery orange and red, it is obvious that fall is here to stay. October’s beginning brings with it the excitement of Halloween, as families…
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A Native American art form developed hundreds of years ago, horsehair pottery is used to make detailed animal figures as well as classic bowls and pots. Created to honor a favorite horse or to celebrate the birth of a foal,…
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