Out of a long and rich tradition of pottery making among the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest there has grown a new and exciting form. In 1964, Helen Cordero of Cochiti created a clay image of her grandfather, Santiago Quintana, with five children clinging to him. With this piece the storyteller was born. Almost at once storytellers caught the attention of the public. Beginning at Cochiti and continuing in the other pueblos, the storyteller became a favorite form of pottery. Now the form is even beginning to be used by others outside of the pueblos. The storytellers have come to include not only male figures, but females, turtles, frogs, and coyotes. In this new book, the reader will find the most extensive collection of storytellers ever gathered in print. Over 400 pieces by nearly 150 artists are shown in full color, and organized by pueblo. In addition to storytellers, nativities and other figurative pottery are represented.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Zuni Fetish Carvers Book
Zuni pueblo in western New Mexico is renowned for its small carved stone animal figurines, or fetishes. A fetish is an object, natural or man made, in which a spirit is thought to reside and which can be used to effect either good or evil. According to legend, when a man finds a rock that resembles an animal, he has in his possession one of the original animals turned to stone by the children of the Sun Father. Such a fetish has the soul or breath of the animal inside.
In recent years the market demand for fetishes from Zuni has spurred an increase in the number of carvers. Published in 1995 and now available from UNM Press, The Fetish Carvers of Zuni studies both the history of fetishes and Zuni's major contemporary fetish carvers, their art, aesthetics, and business.
In recent years the market demand for fetishes from Zuni has spurred an increase in the number of carvers. Published in 1995 and now available from UNM Press, The Fetish Carvers of Zuni studies both the history of fetishes and Zuni's major contemporary fetish carvers, their art, aesthetics, and business.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
New Navajo Seed Pot by Westley Begaye Listed on Ebay
VisionQuest Traders listed Native American Pottery Navajo Dragon Fly Seed Pot Westly Begaye on eBay follow this link: Westley Begaye Dragon Fly Seed Pot
Taos Storyteller by AAron Mirabal Listed on Ebay
VisionQuest Traders listed NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY TAOS STORYTELLER AARON MIRABAL on eBay follow this link: Aaron Mirabal Taos Storyteller
New Santa Clara Pottery By Tricia Velarde Listed on Ebay
VisionQuest Traders listed Native American Pottery Santa Clara Pot Tricia Velarde on eBay follow this link: Tricia Velarde Santa Clara Pottery
New Santa Clara Pottery By Shaleene Chavarria Listed on Ebay
VisionQuest Traders listed Native American Pottery Santa Clara Shaleene Chavarria on eBay follow this link: Shaleene Chavarria Pottery
New Acoma Pottery Listed on Eaby
VisionQuest Traders listed Native American Indian Pottery Acoma Pot Myron Garcia on eBay follow this link: Acoma Pot By Myron Garcia
New Zuni Pottery Listed on Ebay
VisionQuest Traders listed NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY ZUNI KIVA BOWL TONIA FONTENELLE on eBay follow this link: Zuni Bowl by Tonia Fontenelle
Friday, June 25, 2010
Great New Books Added to VQT Bookstore
Just added to the Vision Quest Traders Bookstore books about Fred Harvey, Mary Colter and the Santa Fe Railroad and how they developed and shaped travel to the American Southwest.
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
The Beauty of Navajo Jewelry
A great overview of Navajo Jewelry, artists and what type of jewelry is available.
Great Book on Pueblo Pottery Families
This book is an excellent resource if you are interested in collecting pottery from all peublos as well as a variety of families.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Acoma & Laguna Pottery
Great source of information on the history and style of Acoma & Laguna Pottery
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Jemez Figurines & Wedding Vase by Gen Davis
Just listed at Vision Quest Traders Ebay Store beautiful native American Jemez Owl, Pig and Wedding Vase by artist Gen Davis go to: Vision Quest Traders
Acoma Pottery & Wedding Vase by Leland Vallo
Cochiti Storytellers by Johnna & Mary Herrera
Great Native American Cochiti Storytellers by Johnna & Mary Herrera listed at: Vision Quest Traders Ebay Store
Monday, June 21, 2010
Great Website for Santa Fe, New Mexico
Information about Santa Fe including hotels and a Web Cam of the Santa Fe Plaza: Santa Fe Information
Must Have Book for Native American Arts & Crafts Collectors
This is a great book put out by the Indian Arts & Crafts Association an organization created to promote, preserve and protect authentic Indian art. It is a very good book for the beginner to serious collector. If you are interested in collecting Native American works, this is an invaluable guide to starting off right.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Must Have Book for Zuni Fetish Collectors
A great book for both the beginner and serious collectors of Zuni Fetishes.
Must Have Book for Storyteller Collectors
Great book for the beginning or serious collector of Native American Storytellers and Figurines. Loaded with pictures and different artists. Highly recommended!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Great Book About Turquoise
The author of this book is a respected expert on Turquoise. He is the owner of the Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque and this book is a must have for all who collect Turquoise jewelry.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Vision Quest Traders Bookstore
Visit the Vision Quest Traders Bookstore for a great selection of books on collecting Native American Jewelry, Pottery, Storyteller and Zuni Fetish Carvings as well as a section on Southwestern Mystery Novels. Just click on this link: Vision Quest Traders Bookstore
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Native American Acoma & Santa Clara Pottery
Just listed Native American Acoma Pottery by Eva Lewis and Santa Clara Pottery by Sophie Cata at: Vision Quest Traders Ebay Store
Native American Acoma Pottery
Native American Acoma Pottery Mini Canteens by Crystal Poncho listed at: Vision Quest Traders
New Pottery Plates Listed
New Native American Acoma & Navajo Pottery Plates listed by Santana Phillips and Westley Begaye at: Vision Quest Traders Ebay Store
New Turquoise Slab & Silver Earrings
New Native American Navajo Turquoise Slab and Silver earrings listed got to our Ebay store at: Vision Quest Traders Ebay Store
Sunday, June 13, 2010
New Native American Pendant and Earrings Listed
Just listed beautiful Native American Pendants & Earrings with Turquoise & Spiny Oyster stones by artist Albert Brown at: Vision Quest Traders
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Thomas Singer Bracelets & Earrings
Just listed Native American Navajo Bracelets and Earrings by world famous artist Thomas Singer at: Vision Quest Traders Ebay Store
Santa Fe, New Mexico Event Calender
Here is a complete guide for the events going on in Santa Fe, New Mexico: Sanat Fe Event Calender
Mary Small Named 2010 IACA Artist of the Year
Jemez Potter Mary Small named 2010 IACA Artist of The Year for the second time, visit: http://www.iaca.com/?pageid=76
To see Mary's Pottery that we have for sale please visit our Ebay Store at: Vision Quest Traders
To see Mary's Pottery that we have for sale please visit our Ebay Store at: Vision Quest Traders
Friday, June 11, 2010
89th Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial
Don't miss the 89th Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial August 11-15 2010. For information go to: Gallup Inter-Tribal Webpage
Santa Fe Indian Market
Don't miss the Santa Fe Indian Market 8/21 & 8/22 - 2010. For information go to: Santa Fe Indian Market
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