Native American Indian Art

Jewelry, Kachinas (Katsina), Baskets, Rugs, Fetishes and Blankets

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Native American WatchOne hundred percent of the net profits from the sales of merchandise at Futures for Children American Indian Store go to Futures for Children to assist in the goal of improving the quality of education for American Indian children through mentoring and training. We hope you will be pleased to know that your purchase will aid in the development of Native American students, possibly aid in their attaining Native American scholarshipd or Native American grants, but in all cases aiding in our goal of Native American education.

About Futures for Children

Futures for Children improves the quality of education for American Indian Children through mentoring and training. Mentorship provides Native American children with much needed encouragement to stay in school and succeed academically. Through letters, E-mail, phone calls and visits from mentors, students are encouraged to complete high school and pursue post-secondary education. To learn more about becoming a mentor, click here.

The American Indian Store sells quality, authentic Native American products as defined by The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990. Some of the merchandise is exclusive to The American Indian store. We will not knowingly sell American Indian “looking” merchandise which is made by non-Native Americans or is imported.

FetishMost of the merchandise is handmade by talented Native American artists in the southwest and for that reason, may vary slightly from the individual picture. Because this merchandise is handmade by these American Indian artists, most of the quantities are very limited and in most cases an item may be the only one of that particular style. Although the American Indian store is using a high quality Web store, their may be occasions where the particular item is not available. Although we expect this to be minimal, we will notify you as soon as possible that the item is either unavailable, when it may become available or suggest what we believe to be a suitable replacement.

In the case of the Futures for Children logo merchandise, most of it is made here in Indian Pursethe southwest and we always attempt to deal with Native American artists where possible. When this is not feasible we will attempt to deal with companies that employ American Indians and/or that are sensitive to the goals of Futures for Children and to the education of American Indian children, as well as the betterment of the American Indian community.

Please take extreme care when opening or unpacking your purchase from the American Indian Store and make sure that the placement of such items is such that it will remain undamaged.

Indian PotteryOur ultimate goal is to provide you with a quality Native American Indian made product which will give many years of enjoyment and will reflect the effort and commitment of the artist. As stated throughout The American Indian Store, many criteria may be used for the selection of a particular item; however the ultimate criteria should be the enjoyment of the user. The Native American artists are renowned for the quality of their work as well as the commitment and devotion placed into the work. It is our hope that the person who owns the work will share in their appreciation of the effort and results.

 

Quick Menu

Native American Jewelry
Handcrafted Native American Jewelry. Navajo silver jewelry, turquoise bracelets, squash blossoms, earrings, pendants and more. American Indian jewelry handcrafted in the southwest.

Native American Pottery / Indian Pottery Navajo Pottery Makers / Jemez Pottery
American Indian pottery has long been admired for its craftsmanship and beauty. Southwest pottery from such Native American pottery makers as the Acoma pottery makers, the Hopi pottery makers and the Zuni pottery makers is some of the most widely known.

Native American Baskets / Navajo Basket Makers
Native American baskets were one of the earliest forms of art created by American Indians. Basket are made of Yucca, Sumac, Spruce, Devils’ Claw and other plant materials.

KachinaDolls / Indian Kachinas
Hopi Kachinas, or Hopi Kachina dolls as they are sometimes referred to, are one of the most sought after and interesting items made by today’s Native American artists. Although not quite as popular, Kachina like carvings are also done by other tribes such as the Zuni and the Navajo.

Navajo Rugs / Indian Blankets
One of the oldest and most sought after of the Native American crafts is that of Native American Rugs and Native American blankets, sometimes referred to as Indian trade blankets. Navajo rugs made by Navajo weavers are highly sought after and can be very expensive and highly collectible.

Zuni Fetishes
American Indian animal Fetish carvings in our American Indian Store are made almost exclusively by Zuni Fetish carvers. Fetishes are an integral part of the Zuni culture, although occasional Navajo carvings are seen also. (See American Indian Symbols & Designs).