What's New in Old American Indian Art

A blog done by the people at Turkey Mountain Traders in Santa Fe, New Mexico that addresses topics of interest to anyone who appreciates and collects antique American Indian art and jewelry.

Friday, July 4, 2025

Remembrance and Opportunity

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One day years ago, in a little town in Texas, a woman and her husband walked into the Turkey Mountain Traders booth at an antique show. Man...

Monday, March 31, 2025

Silver and Gold

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Silver and gold are both precious metals with many uses outside of the jewelry industry, and both are publicly traded commodities which can ...

Friday, January 10, 2025

The Best of FP

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One of the finest and most admired Navajo silversmiths to ever swing a hammer was Fred Peshlakai, whose influence is still being felt to thi...

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Prodigal Plates Return!

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Sometimes, the objects we handle have a personal connection to us that makes them extra-special. Here is the story of something just like ...

Friday, December 29, 2023

Pump-Drilled and Electric-Drilled: Small Differences Make a Big Difference

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The first "Indian" jewelry was made from shell and stone beads strung on a type of cordage; examples of beads made from turquoise ...

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Monongya's Mastery, In One Piece

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The list of true contemporary masters in Southwest Indian silverwork is short, but any such list surely must include the name of Jesse Mono...

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Dealer Lingo: The Slang We Use

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Every business has its own vernacular language, and the antique Indian art business is no different. We as dealers sometimes assume that wh...

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