ARCHIVED EXHIBITIONS

Navajo Silversmiths adapted the naja from the Spanish who brought the Moorish design to the New World in the 1600's. The naja is often featured on Navajo squash blossom necklaces and is a ubiquitous symbol associated with Southwest jewelry design. The meaning behind the naja transcends history for the Navajo and Pueblo artisans and has become a symbol of their celebrations, ceremonies and culture.

Shiprock Santa Fe has a variety offerings from the collectible museum quality to affordable fashion design.

NAVAJO PICTORIAL TEXTILES

In this exhibition we are featuring a very collectible class of Navajo textiles all with pictorial design elements. The first noted pictorial was created in the 1870’s and was a representation of the American flag. With the establishment of the railroads and numerous Trading Posts weavers were exposed to many new inspirations for their textile designs. Navajo weavers had drawn design ideas from other cultures in the past and with the technology of packaged dye’s weavers were able to produce a unlimited variety of elaborate representational images. These images included cattle brands, animals, letters and numbers, trains, and later, depictions of the Navajo deities as well as elaborate landscapes. We are proud to have such an interesting and diverse collection of pictorials to share with our collectors. Please contact the gallery for further information.

New works by Lakota artist Dyani Whitehawk. Dyani is a classically trained artist with works in major museum and private collections. Her use of traditional three dimensional materials such as beads and porcupine quills lend a delicacy to her inspired canvases.

Phillip Vigil is a self-taught Pueblo artist that brings a modern edge to his colorful works!

Every August it is our pleasure to highlight our finest gallery offerings with an annual opening. These are some of our favorite pieces from August 2012. We were so fortunate this year to be able to represent such exceptional works of art.

FEATURING UNIQUE ONE OF A KIND DESIGNS BY MIXTEC ARTISAN

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Our ever changing selection of jewelry and accessories is at it's prime with these amazing offerings.

Please contact the gallery to purchase anything you see in this exhibition!

The highlight of our gallery exhibitions, we are pleased to present our finest offerings for sale during the month of August. 2011 was notable for an alluring display of Child's Blankets and a collection of Vintage Child's Bracelets.

New works by Santa Fe artist Patrick Mehaffy.

New works by Cochiti Pueblo potter Virgil Ortiz.

New works by Cochiti Pueblo potter Virgil Ortiz.

New works by Santa Fe artist Patrick Mehaffy.

Shiprock Santa Fe is pleased to present our Second Annual Exhibition and sale of extraordinary Native American textiles. This showing represents pieces from the Foutz Family collection as well as recent acquisitions to Shiprock Santa Fe. The weavers at Teec Nos Pos were influenced by Oriental textiles, and have translated the Eastern influences into weavings with complex patterns surrounded by intricate, and some times multiple borders. The design fields are comprised of elaborate geometric patterns that could only be accomplished by some of the best technicians and artists. We hope you enjoy the rarity and exquisite beauty of the textiles in this exhibition.

An exhibition featuring over 60 works by legendary Hopi Pueblo jeweler Charles Loloma. Shiprock Santa Fe collaborated with three additional art dealers to present this landmark show and sale.