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Horse Hair Baskets

Horse Hair Baskets

The Tohono O'odham, whose name means "Desert People" in their native language, are a Native American tribe primarily residing in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona and northern Mexico. Historically,...

Horse Hair Baskets

The Tohono O'odham, whose name means "Desert People" in their native language, are a Native American tribe primarily residing in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona and northern Mexico. Historically,...

Kingman Turquoise: Arizona's Jewel of the Desert

Kingman Turquoise: Arizona's Jewel of the Desert

If you’ve never been to Kingman, Arizona, you certainly know it as a destination in the song “Route 66” but did you know it also has a unique turquoise with...

Kingman Turquoise: Arizona's Jewel of the Desert

If you’ve never been to Kingman, Arizona, you certainly know it as a destination in the song “Route 66” but did you know it also has a unique turquoise with...

Sterling Silver Jewelry: The New Gold Standard

Classic. Bright. Bold. Timeless. These are just a few of the accolades describing sterling silver jewelry. Personally, I've always been a fan of silver rather than gold. Maybe it's because...

Sterling Silver Jewelry: The New Gold Standard

Classic. Bright. Bold. Timeless. These are just a few of the accolades describing sterling silver jewelry. Personally, I've always been a fan of silver rather than gold. Maybe it's because...

Collectors Highlight: Society of Medalists

The Society of Medalists was world-renowned for its collection of medals crafted by some of Americas most prominent sculptors. The artists recorded history and central humanitarian themes on both sides...

Collectors Highlight: Society of Medalists

The Society of Medalists was world-renowned for its collection of medals crafted by some of Americas most prominent sculptors. The artists recorded history and central humanitarian themes on both sides...

Making a Splash with Copper in Home Decor

We've all seen those design magazines: glossy, dramatic shots of celebrity homes, yards of filmy, billowing curtains flowing about a perfect room. Clever tables and chairs are arranged just so;...

Making a Splash with Copper in Home Decor

We've all seen those design magazines: glossy, dramatic shots of celebrity homes, yards of filmy, billowing curtains flowing about a perfect room. Clever tables and chairs are arranged just so;...

Mexican Wood Carvings: Wild Oaxacan Wonders

Colorful Oaxacan Carvings of various animals Brightly colored objects are a staple in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Whether it's brilliant Talavera pottery decorating the gardens and interiors of...

Mexican Wood Carvings: Wild Oaxacan Wonders

Colorful Oaxacan Carvings of various animals Brightly colored objects are a staple in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Whether it's brilliant Talavera pottery decorating the gardens and interiors of...