Holiday for Native Americans

Native Americans feel somewhat aggrieved that there is a holiday for Columbus Day, commemorating the discovery of

the American continent by Europeans, but that there is no recognition of the native inhabitants who were already there.
There is an on-going campaign for a day to be set aside as a holiday to honor Native Americans. This [...]

Navajo Talking in Code

Apart from enjoying the fine items of jewelry made by the Navajo, one should not forget the unique contribution made by them during the Second World War.

In order to pass on coded messages, the US resorted to using the unique, and complicated language of the Navajo. The language was hardly used outside the reservations. In [...]

Hopi Artist Michael Kabotie Passes Away

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Renowned Hopi artist Michael Kabotie recently passed away at the age of 67 on 23 October.
Born and raised on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona, he became a world famous painter and  jeweler.  He continued the work of his father Fred Kabotie in the technique of using silver overlay which had become a signature [...]

Protection of Native American Jewelry, Arts and Crafts

Native American jewelry, arts and crafts are protected under the law. The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 is described as a truth-in-advertising law, intended to prevent false representations as to the authenticity of Native American arts and crafts.
It requires that any art and craft, which includes jewelry, items must be marketed truthfully, so [...]

Welcome to American Native Jewelry

Welcome to American Native Jewelry, where you can find jewelry items of beautiful and stunning designs.
American Native Jewelry hopes to introduce readers to the variety of fine jewelry of Native American Indians. This site itself does not offer any products of its won, but will show items available from places like ebay, amazon or other [...]