The Smithsonian Institution ’s National Museum of the American Indian is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an exhibition that explores the art, craft, traditions and commerce of Navajo jewelry.

Jewelry making has long been an important part of the lives of Southwest Native peoples. During the last 50 years, Native jewelers in the Southwest—Navajos in particular—have created a contemporary ...

A few months ago, I shared important things to consider when purchasing Native American rarities. In that article, I gave an overview of the laws and emphasized how important craftsmanship and ...