Tonto National Monument: Not Just Another Day Trip
March 15, 2019The Apache Trail near Roosevelt Lake and Dam, part of the Tonto National Monument in Arizona, features the cliff dwellings of the Salado people, as this vintage photograph shows.
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Touched by Turquoise: The Universal Appeal of Turquoise Jewelry
February 19, 2019Many of the words used for turquoise in Native American languages translate as the ‘sky stone’ in English. Turquoise is believed to offer positive healing energy, to assist in communication, expression, mental functions, and protection.
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Mexican Wood Carvings: Wild Oaxacan Wonders
December 20, 2018Brightly colored objects are a staple in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Whether it’s brilliant Talavera pottery decorating the gardens…
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Apache Burden Baskets: The Art of Mary Jane Dudley
November 14, 2018When seeing an Apache burden basket for the first time, we‘re not only struck by the unique quality of such an…
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