Invest in Native American Art and Artifacts!

We have found that investing in Native American art and artifacts is one of the few investments, that if chosen correctly, is both spiritually fulfilling and can bring excellent financial rewards!

There is an extraordinary interest throughout the world for quality American Indian artifacts and handicrafts that has kept the price of these items continually rising. This demand has also created an increased competition among Indian artists to produce more and more excellent work.

All Native American artists have strong ties to their cultural and traditional roots. Did you know that from ancient times American Indians attached a spiritual significance to everything? Their art still reflects this special quality. That is why we feel a sense of awe and even reverence when we encounter a finely crafted piece of American Indian art.

These factors makes investing in Native American art and artifacts enjoyable and exciting. Our personal collecting interests have never been committed to just one tribe, or one type of art. What John Collier, U.S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs 1933-45, says so eloquently, holds true for work produced by all indigenous peoples and echoes our feelings:

“Abroad in the world, people know the sophistication of the Southwestern tribes through knowing the products of their arts. Sophistication, old, deep, and yet ever young, is revealed in their pottery work, the painting, the basket work, the silverwork and weaving. Again, profound sophistication, as in the stately and gracious art, calm but with passion - the passion of worlds and ages - moving through it...Here is greatness holding its own.”

When you are smitten with the collecting “bug”, it is important to remember these few things:

• Collect what you like

• Go for quality, not quantity

• Buy from a dealer you can trust

There are no bargains in top-quality art and artifacts. Any dealer worth your respect knows the worth of their merchandise, and at the same time knows the value of your patronage.

For many years we have bought and sold American Indian silver and turquoise jewelry, both contemporary and Old Pawn. We have collected flint, stone and shell artifacts, prehistoric and historic pottery and antique trade beads. We also love Navajo rugs, kachinas, tomahawks and war clubs, beaded knife sheaths and Indian made horse bridles. In other words, we esteem all quality-made American Indian products.