Horace Iule: Zuni Silversmith Great

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...

A Brief History of Native American Jewelry

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...