From the Railroad to Route 66: The Native American Curio Trade in New Mexico From May 18, 2008, through April 19, 2009, the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian presents a major exhibition, From the Railroad to Route 66: The Native American Curio Trade in New Mexico. Representing the culmination of nearly two decades’ research […]
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by Michael Ettema, Santa Fe Director of Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery New Mexico’s tribally-owned casinos have become such familiar landmarks on the tourism landscape, it’s hard to believe they’ve been here only a dozen years. In 1987, the Federal Government confirmed the right of Tribal governments to operate casinos on their own lands. The
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Enjoy a day trip through Northern New Mexico The attractions on this mind-bending drive are as varied as a spectacular red rock canyon, prehistoric Pueblo ruins, and the birthplace of the atom bomb. Although the High Road to Taos (see pp. 70-78) is a required course for anyone wishing to learn about northern New Mexico,
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Learn about the exquisite pottery of this Northern New Mexico pueblo The ancestors of the modern Santa Clara Pueblo people first carved cave-like dwellings in the soft volcanic tufa cliffs-the Puye Cliff Dwellings in Santa Clara Canyon. Later, they built adobe structures on the slopes and top of the mesa, surrounded by spectacular views of
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Expert tips on starting and maintaining your collection of American Indian jewelry by Dr. Mark Sublette, owner of Medicine Man Gallery The use of turquoise has been around the southwest since prehistoric times. A brief historical recap The Anasazi used turquoise and shell to make beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings as well as decorate effigies. Using
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The gift of Spider Woman: Symbols and motifs in Navajo weavings by Jerry Freund For the traditional Navajo family, the Holy People who created the Navajo were very powerful deities. They traveled on the “sun’s rays” and descended into the world on “lightning bolts.” It was Changing Woman who taught the Navajo how to live
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