Native American Art Magazine

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Honoring the Resilience

Native American Art Magazine • AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 (BIMONTHLY)

From the Director

Find Native Art Events, Shows, Auctions, Fairs and Exhibitions During Native Art Week

SANTA FE In August • The biggest, most comprehensive calendar of Native American arts exhibitions, events and sales in and around the 2019 Santa Fe Indian Market.

Path to Market

Wool OF THE Earth • Raising sheep by hand and shearing them herself, Indian Market veteran Lola Cody is a self-sustaining powerhouse in the weaving world.

Heishi—Living Design • A central aspect of Pueblo jewelry design, the bead continues to play an important role in contemporary Native art.

Fearless Fashion • The Santa Fe Indian Market Haute Couture Fashion Show has been paving the way for Native fashion designers since its debut—and this year is no exception.

Spirit Beings • Author Barry Walsh turns his attention to contemporary katsina carvers and offers insight on who to collect right now.

Insubordination, Narration and History: Modern and Historical Ledger Art • A comprehensive look into the rich narrative surrounding ledger art, from its early beginnings to artists participating in this year’s Indian Market.

Paint & Paper • Painters Jason Parrish and Tokeya Waci U Richardson share merchandise artist duties at this year’s market.

Down to Earth • The friendships that Howard and Joy Berlin share with the artists they collect form the backbone of their collection.

Rise & Remember • The 2019 Santa Fe Indian Market Live Auction Gala and Reception honors the strength and resilience of Native women.

Power Walk • The 2019 Indian Market Haute Couture Fashion show celebrates the ingenuity and fortitude of Native women and designers one garment at a time.

Guide to Market

Jewelry

Terms of the Trade

Tips

Sculpture

Lost Wax

Words to BUY by

Pottery

The Wedding Vase

Contemporary Pottery

Paintings, Drawings, Graphics and Photography

Exploring the Market

A closer look at sand-painting:

Pueblo Wooden Carvings

Questions to Ask When Buying Katsinam • Dealer Barry Walsh of Buffalo Barry’s Indian Art shares some of his must-ask questions when purchasing contemporary or old style katsinam.

Textiles

All Natural

Diverse Arts

“How was this made?”

Examples of Diverse Arts

Beadwork/Quillwork

Symbolic Shades

Basketry

SYMMETRY

Invasive Species

Youth

Buyer’s Guide

Sallyann Paschall and Ungelbah Davila named 2019 Discovery Fellows

Youth Fellowship helps young artists with big plans

Artists donate hand drums for gala

Garrett Etsitty awarded Youth Grant

SWAIA member perks

Powers Combined

Going Big

Phenomena

Past and Present

Iconic Forms

Pottery in Paint

Artistry and History • The sixth annual Antique American Indian Art Show highlights the traditions of Native American art.

One-of-a-Kind Artworks • The 10th annual Objects of Art Santa Fe Show opens August 8.

Endless Treasures • The Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show brings world-class art and antiques to Santa Fe.

Southwest Selects • The Great Southwestern Antique Show unveils a new look and a wide array of antiques for its 21st...