ARTS AND CRAFTS OF NEW MEXICO

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The Anasazi people lived in the Southwest at about 1000 AD. They are known for fine pottery utensils.

  1. An Anasazi cooking bowl

  2. An Anasazi pitcher

  3. An amazing Anasazi carved stone pipe with bear effigy.

    This one is a MUST SEE!
    How did they carve this black basalt and drill out the pipe stem?

Modern Native Americans from the Navajo, Pueblo and Apache tribes currently live in New Mexico.

  1. Jewelry from the Santo Domingo Pueblo made of turquoise, onyx, mother of pearl and silver.

  2. A Navajo turquoise and silver bracelet

  3. Apache beaded pouch

The influence of the Hispanic culture is evident today in New Mexico. Famous Hispanic New Mexicans include woman's champion golfer, Nancy Lopez and Shuttle Astronaut, Sidney Gutierrez. The Hispanic arts of weaving and basket-making can be seen in these examples.

  1. Colorful Maxican Baskets

  2. Classic Saddleblankets

  3. Wool Rugs in Southwest Colors

  4. Beautiful Wool Rugs in Classic Designs

  5. A Very Clever Village Wallhanging

My thanks to Sam Silverhawk for the skull background.
You may see his site by clicking here.

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