Native American Jewelry and Craft Show

In conjunction with their 15^th anniversary, Artisans Way in Concord Center will be hosting Diane Whitman of Sandia East over the weekend of Sept 26-27 for a show and sale of Native American Jewelry and Craft. Through her more than 35 years in the Native American jewelry business, Whitman has established relationships with artisans from various tribes and pueblos in New Mexico. She travels to the Southwest several times a year to hand-select hundreds of pieces of jewelry, accessories, and pottery and has been the exclusive source of Native American craft for Artisans Way since their opening in Concord in 2011.

On Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, Whitman will be displaying solid sterling silver jewelry pieces (bracelets, earrings, pendants, rings, etc.) made in the tradition of the Navajo Nation as well as beaded necklaces designed by the natives of the Santo Domingo Pueblo. In addition, there will be silver pieces incorporating set stones and inlays created by Zuni tribe members and a broad collection of their hand-carved animal fetishes (small stone figures, said to house a spirit which can give assistance to the owner that have been used by southwestern Native Americans since prehistoric times.) Examples of both traditional and contemporary styles are sure to appeal to all appreciators of Native American crafted jewelry.

Alongside jewelry and fetishes, Whitman will also be featuring a collection of individually selected ceramic pieces created by both Navajo and Acoma Pueblo tribe members. The ceramic artists employ a variety of techniques, including etching and coloring on traditional “horsehair” and black-and-white pottery.

Artisans Way is both honored and excited to be representing and promoting the exceptional work of the Native American people. A collection this extensive, of unmatched quality and variety, is rarely found outside of Native American territory. The public is invited to this free event from 10am – 6pm on Saturday and 12pm – 5pm on Sunday. During the show, all Native American jewelry and craft purchases will be discounted 10%. For additional information or details, please call (978) 369-4400 or go to artisansway.net/events.