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Subject: Hopi Pueblo Rugan Katsina Doll
Category: Kachina - Katsina | Posted by | Fri, Mar 22nd 2013, 2:06pm
Rugan is a class of katsinas that come in groups, accompanied by the Corn Maidens, who play on rasp musical instruments. There are various types of...
Read More Subject: Hopi Pueblo Mona Katsina Doll
Category: Kachina - Katsina | Posted by | Fri, Mar 22nd 2013, 1:59pm
According to Barton Wright, the Mona Katsina functions as the River or Thunder Katsina and appears singly in the Mixed Katsina Dances. His function...
Read More Biography: Martina Vigil (1856-1916) and Florentino Montoya (1858-1918)
Category: Artists | Posted by | Tue, Mar 19th 2013, 4:08pm
Martina Vigil Florentino Montoya San Ildefonso Pueblo during the 1890s, Adobe Gallery authentic historic and contemporary Southwest Pueblo Pottery ...
Read More Subject: San Ildefonso Pueblo Polychrome Wedding Vessel
Category: Pottery | Posted by | Tue, Mar 19th 2013, 4:00pm
As Jonathan Batkin has well documented, there were several outstanding potters at San Ildefonso during the 1890s whose work can fairly accurately b...
Read More Subject: Diné (Navajo) Sterling Silver and Turquoise Ring
Category: Jewelry | Posted by | Tue, Mar 19th 2013, 2:41pm
This exquisite ring is comprised of a wide shank that is split into 3 legs at the top of the ring that support a curved silver base on which rests ...
Read More Subject: Diné (Navajo) Handmade Silver Buttons
Category: Jewelry | Posted by | Tue, Mar 19th 2013, 2:32pm
It is documented that the Navajo made and wore silver buttons as early as 1824 and there are illustrations of this as early as 1840. The Navajo ado...
Read More Subject: Historic Standing Male Figurine, Circa 1880
Category: Pottery | Posted by | Tue, Mar 19th 2013, 1:01pm
Cochiti Pueblo figurines were at their prime between 1870 and 1920. They were most probably made in jest of non-Indian people: the Franciscan Monks...
Read More Subject: Santa Clara Pueblo Black Carved Wedding Vessel
Category: Pottery | Posted by | Mon, Mar 18th 2013, 5:55pm
Florence Browning is one of five sisters, all of whom are recognized as outstanding potters. Her sisters are Clara Shije, Reycita Naranjo, Mary Sin...
Read More Subject: Santa Clara Pueblo Tan and Red Carved Plate
Category: Pottery | Posted by | Mon, Mar 18th 2013, 4:15pm
Nathan Youngblood is the grandson of Margaret Tafoya and son of Mela Youngblood. His sister is Nancy Youngblood. Nathan performs many public servic...
Read More Biography: Nathan Youngblood (1954- ) Deer Path
Category: Artists | Posted by | Mon, Mar 18th 2013, 3:11pm
Nathan Youngblood is known for his contributions to public service. Adobe Gallery authentic historic and contemporary Southwest Pueblo Pottery and ...
Read More Subject: Santa Clara Polished Black Melon Jar
Category: Pottery | Posted by | Mon, Mar 18th 2013, 2:34pm
There is probably no one who does not know who Nancy Youngblood is but, if that is not the case, then here is a short introduction to her. She is t...
Read More Biography: Nancy Youngblood (1955- ) Yellow Aspen
Category: Artists | Posted by | Mon, Mar 18th 2013, 2:24pm
Nancy Youngblood is the granddaughter of Margaret Tafoya and daughter, Adobe Gallery authentic historic and contemporary Southwest Pueblo Pottery a...
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