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Wild Animals in the House: Copper Art Captures Nature

Wild Animals in the House: Copper Art Captures ...

While the nearest most of us have been to a safari is by way of a David Attenborough program, we can acknowledge that Nature boasts an abundance of spectacular animals,...

Wild Animals in the House: Copper Art Captures ...

While the nearest most of us have been to a safari is by way of a David Attenborough program, we can acknowledge that Nature boasts an abundance of spectacular animals,...

Touched by Turquoise: The Universal Appeal of Turquoise Jewelry

Touched by Turquoise: The Universal Appeal of T...

Here in Arizona, turquoise is a familiar and ubiquitous sight; you'll see this clean and serene color on beaded necklaces worn by women shopping the Farmers Market in Apache Junction;...

Touched by Turquoise: The Universal Appeal of T...

Here in Arizona, turquoise is a familiar and ubiquitous sight; you'll see this clean and serene color on beaded necklaces worn by women shopping the Farmers Market in Apache Junction;...

Will We Ever Know What Happened To The Apache Kid?

Will We Ever Know What Happened To The Apache Kid?

The Apache Kid is notorious in the Southwest - and especially in Globe, Arizona. He is said to have committed various crimes during his lifetime, but only a few have...

Will We Ever Know What Happened To The Apache Kid?

The Apache Kid is notorious in the Southwest - and especially in Globe, Arizona. He is said to have committed various crimes during his lifetime, but only a few have...

Mata Ortiz Pottery: An Ancient Art Revived by Juan Quezada Celado

Mata Ortiz Pottery: An Ancient Art Revived by J...

Paquime, or Casas Grandes, was an ancient civilization that existed from 1130 AD to 1450 AD. It was home to the ancient Mongollon people who created beautiful poetry pieces. The...

Mata Ortiz Pottery: An Ancient Art Revived by J...

Paquime, or Casas Grandes, was an ancient civilization that existed from 1130 AD to 1450 AD. It was home to the ancient Mongollon people who created beautiful poetry pieces. The...

Kachina or Katsina: The Hopi Carvings, Explained

Kachina or Katsina: The Hopi Carvings, Explained

The many symbols which represent the American Southwest-- howling coyotes, majestic Saguaro cacti, and our Technicolor sunsets-- are in direct competition with a ubiquitous desert icon: the Kokopelli dancer. You'll...

Kachina or Katsina: The Hopi Carvings, Explained

The many symbols which represent the American Southwest-- howling coyotes, majestic Saguaro cacti, and our Technicolor sunsets-- are in direct competition with a ubiquitous desert icon: the Kokopelli dancer. You'll...

TALAVERA POTTERY

TALAVERA POTTERY

  There are many reasons to love the Southwestern United States. The sunsets, the canyons, the great weather, just to name a few. For me, you can't beat the colors....

TALAVERA POTTERY

  There are many reasons to love the Southwestern United States. The sunsets, the canyons, the great weather, just to name a few. For me, you can't beat the colors....