Native American Jewelry Tips

Hi Paula, Is there some kind of publication that gives information on Navajo silversmiths similar to the publication on fetishes? This is a family heritage that should be preserved . Thanks.  Ruth D Hi Ruth, Great question. Here are the books I know of that name artists, give their hallmarks, a litt

Here is another installment in our Native American jewelry repair series with Old Town Trading Co. Question: One of the silver fans broke off of my watch bracelet.  Can it be repaired? Answer: Sure.  Pieces of silver are joined by soldering.  A process called “hot” soldering uses solder made of silv

A Ketoh is a heavy wrist band to protect an archer from the snap of the bow string. Originally they were plain thick leather straps. Once silvermsithing became a part of Navajo life, ketohs began to be decorated with silver and stones, usually turquoise. Ketohs were made by and for Native Americans,

There is a term associated with fetish necklaces – stacked. That refers to fetishes strung one right on the top of one another rather than separated by a length of heishi. If heishi is used, it can be pen shell, olive shell, white clam shell, turquoise, jet or other. Here are some examples of the [.

White Sage (grown in California) seems to be the most common New Age sage used for smudging but the Plains Indians use the type of sage that grows native to South Dakota and Wyoming for their ceremonies. It is often called Wyoming sage or Black Hills sage. It has a powerful healing aroma. If you [..

HI Paula I have moved into a new apartment recently, which I would love, if only negative things didn’t keep happening here.   A German friend of mine (we are all in the music business) is, like me, very interested in American Indian traditions, etc., and recommended sage smudging.   I am handicappe