10th Annual Native American Jewelry Show & Sale

Artisans Way, located at 18 Walden Street in Concord Center, has been representing American Craft and Fine Art for 14 years. Native American jewelry as well as hand-carved spirit animal fetishes from the Southwest have always been included in their collection. This fall will mark the 10th anniversary of a specialized Native American Jewelry and Craft show over the weekend of October 18-19. Artisans Way sources their Native American-made Craft through Diane Whitman of Sandia East (who has worked in the Native American jewelry industry for over 35 years.) Whitman travels to New Mexico several times a year and hand-selects each piece of jewelry made by members of Native American tribes.

On Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, Artisans Way will be hosting Diane Whitman showcasing hundreds of pieces of Native American jewelry, and animal fetishes from New Mexico. Whitman will be displaying solid sterling silver jewelry pieces (bracelets, earrings, pendants, rings, etc.) made in the tradition of the Navajo Nation as well as beaded necklaces designed by the natives of the Santo Domingo Pueblo. In addition, there will be silver pieces incorporating set stones and inlays created by Zuni tribe members and a broad collection of their hand-carved animal fetishes (small stone figures, said to house a spirit which can give assistance to the owner that have been used by southwestern Native Americans since prehistoric times.) Examples of both traditional and contemporary styles are sure to appeal to all appreciators of Native American crafted jewelry.

Also, for the third time in the history of the show, there will be a range of traditional Native American pottery for sale. Individually selected pieces created by both Navajo and Acoma Pueblo tribe members employing techniques of etching and coloring on traditional “horsehair” and black-and-white ceramics will be available in addition to the jewelry items.

Artisans Way is both excited and honored to be representing and promoting the exceptional work of the Native American people. A collection this extensive, of unmatched quality and variety, is rarely found outside of Native American territory. The public is invited to this free event from 10am – 6pm on Saturday and 12pm – 5pm on Sunday. During the show, all Native American jewelry and ceramic purchases will be discounted 10%. For additional information or details, please call (978) 369-4400 or go to www.artisansway.net/events.