When people think of art, belt buckles don’t immediately come to mind. However, for Native American artists this simple fashion facet is a way for them to create stunning works of art and combine their cultural knowledge into one cohesive piece. Their work is even considered to be top-tier in the art community, depending on…
As with many other cultures, the history of Native American Indian Jewelry is decorated with culture, heritage, and belief systems that reflect the values of the Native American peoples as a whole. That being said, the tribes have their own values and viewpoints that make their jewelry and art unique from tribe to tribe. Some…
One of the most recognizable art forms in Native American culture, Kachina dolls serve as a tool to teach Native children the traditions, culture, and history of their heritage. The Kachina doll pays homage to a specific Kachina spirit. Depending on the tribe, these spirits are powerful deities that can represent the forces of nature,…
Among the art of creating jewelry from gems and precious metals, Native Americans have always displayed superb skills with other art forms, such as pottery and sculpting. Shaping pottery into a usable vessel goes back thousands of years and Native Americans have perfected the art of making ornate pieces of pottery that are simply stunning…
Bolo ties are an art form that has existed in fashion for decades and continues to gain popularity in American culture, especially in the Southwest region of the country. Everyone loves the classic cowboy attire, however, not too many know the history of the piece and how bolo ties came to be so popular in…
The History of Native American Indian Turquoise Jewelry Native American Indian Turquoise Jewelry is very popular amongst the Indian tribes throughout the world. The importance of turquoise is relevant with all tribes because of the reverence of the gem. Native American Turquoise Jewelry has been discovered in many Indian burial mounds all over the world….
Native American Indian Jewelry and Its Rich History Native American Indian Jewelry has a rich history that dates back to 8800 BCE when the Paleo-Indians from America’s Southwest began to shape and drill shells and beads into pendants and other Native American Jewelry. Artifacts of American Indian Jewelry were found in Nevada, and were fashioned…
Native American Indian beaded jewelry has a long history with Native American Tribes. Archeologists today continue to locate beads over a thousand years old at various excavation sites around the country. From the information they gather, Native beaded jewelry was a common form of trade in a barter system. Today, people recognize Native American Indian…
The discovery of Native American Indian jewelry designs dates back to around 7000 BC. The early natives adorned themselves with pieces made from the materials that surrounded them. This included beads, shells and bone. They also used carvings that came from the antlers of the deer. Native American Indian jewelry designs have a rich history….
Native American Indian silver jewelry is often made with turquoise, known as hydrous copper aluminum phosphate. It is part of the religion of most native North American Indians. Turquoise is found close to the earth’s surface and that is how it was discovered for use with Native American Indian Silver Jewelry. It was mined in…