The late Horace Iule (1901-1978) is one of the most famous Zuni Pueblo silversmiths. His work is featured in numerous books on Native American jewelry and displayed in museums and galleries across the United States. Iule is most well-known for his sand-cast jewelry, particularly crosses and Knifewing designs. The Zuni artist was old-school in his | Continue reading...
From ancient bone amulets to finely crafted squash blossom necklaces so coveted that they are imitated around the world, the history of Native American jewelry is a story of cultural resilience. Archeologists have found evidence of Native American jewelry dating back to the Paleo period of 10,000 BC. For centuries the native people in America | Continue reading...
Many shoppers search online for turquoise from mines they associate with a specific color or pattern. For instance, the Sleeping Beauty mine is most known for its clear sky blue stones and King’s Manassa mine is famous for brilliant greens and golden host stone. But I’ve learned enough about turquoise to be humbled by its | Continue reading...
