Natrive Art Show (Cedar Tree Day, 13th of Frost, Year 231)

[neotoma]

I went to the Native Art Show at the National Museum of the American Indian today, and bought some things.

This brooch made by Melvin Lonjose (Zuni)


This shirt from Penny Singer that I will be using as a summer jacket



And this seriagraph by Peter Boome that I have been eying for several years.


There was an Aleut basket-maker whose pieces were gorgeous, but the moment they said their pieces were made of baleen I knew even the miniatures were way out of my price range -- Don Johnston.

Eugene Tapahe was back with his absolutely stunning photograpy -- Tapahe Photography

Last, Porfirio Gutierrez returned with Zapotec natural dyed rugs -- I have a miniature from him, but it will be a while before I can afford a full sized piece.

The only things that weren't there that I was hoping to see was someone doing quillwork and someone with wampum jewelry -- the NYC show had a jeweler with wampum.

Comments

Wow!

[ysabetwordsmith]

Those are beautiful.

I have seen quillwork. I have at least one pair of quill earrings. I've also seen the flat kind that looks a bit like embroidery.

Re: Wow!

[neotoma]

I love the Native Art Show, and I'm so glad it was able to be held this year.

I have seen flat quillwork done as a bracelet over a silver backing, and was hoping to see it again, now that I have money to buy something. Hopefully, there will be an artist next year.

Re: Wow!

[ysabetwordsmith]

You could always try online. I've seen tribal owned and operated vending sites that represent many nations.