Native American Art - December/January 2017

Native American Art magazine is unique in its concept and presentation. Each bimonthly issue will show you how to find your way around upcoming historic and contemporary Native American art shows, auctions and events, so you can stay fully informed about this multifaceted market. • In the Flesh: A visit to Zuni reveals much about the character and skills of contemporary artists living and working there today. • Eternally Blooming: The signature jewelry piece of the Native Southwest, the squash blossom necklace, has a surprising history. • Makers of Silver: Since learning their skills from Mexican silversmiths in the latter parts of the 19th century, historic and contemporary Native jewelers have elevated the craft to an elite art form. • Pop of Color: An exploration of the stones, fossils and shells other than turquoise used in contemporary jewelry. • Symmetry in Stone: The Heard Museum presents a retrospective of Richard I. Chavez’s jewelry. • East and West: Native American jewelers are finding tremendous success across the Pacific as Asian fashion is guided by retro Americana. • Beauty Adorned: A buyer’s guide for Native jewelry with advice from the experts.