Saturday, September 27, 2014

Have you noticed...

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Have you noticed the commercials and postings about Christmas sales? In September, no less? Almost 3 months before the holiday season? By ea...
Monday, August 18, 2014

Hear comes Indian Market...

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Here in Santa Fe, the excitement is building. There are gallery openings all over. The usual pre-weekend shows are being staged. The Antique...
Tuesday, July 08, 2014

A letter in opposition to the proposed ban on ivory sales. ----- Honorable Representative Curt Clawson: This letter is written in opposition to the proposed ivory ban. Please let me tell you why. My wife and I have been working with Native Americans and Native Alaskans for years, buying and selling their artwork. This a form of subsistence for them and often includes carvings of walrus tusk ivory. They acquire the ivory as a by-product of hunting for food. We are concerned that the recently proposed ban on ivory sales, intended to protect African and Asian elephants, will lead to a similar ban on walrus tusk ivory or, at least, widespread confusion discouraging sale of walrus ivory as well. We could accept those conditions if common sense told us the recently proposed ivory ban will achieve its intended goal. On the contrary, with reports from Africa indicating that an elephant is being killed every 15 minutes. An Ivory ban will do too little, too late to have any significant impact on well-intended efforts to stop the slaughter of elephants by African and Asian poachers. Only direct and immediate action at the source can prevent the possible extinction of the elephant. The proposed ban is an act of “feels good” legislation that does not address the problem. It will, however, have an adverse impact on law-abiding antique dealers, collectors, museums, musicians and others who possess legal older objects containing ivory, not mention Native artists who depend on marine ivory carvings as a source of income and sustenance. What is needed is enforcement of existing anti-poaching laws in the country of origin and preservation of habitat. The United States needs to direct funds and effort at the problem in Africa and Asia. The present U.S. emphasis on an ivory ban will divert media attention and resources from the real problem and will provide the false impression that it will save the elephant. It won’t. Extinction of the elephant could occur within the next 10 years if we do nothing on the ground. The ivory ban will not extend the lifetime of the elephant by a single day, while it penalizes countless thousands of Americans who have done nothing wrong. Please, in the economic and social interest of these potential victims, DO NOT support this ban. Thank you. Sincerely, William Ernest Waites 15194 Harbour Isle Drive Fort Myers, FL 33908

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Friday, December 20, 2013

Crossing the other Delaware: a personal view of Christmas

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Reprinting, with permission, an article from the Florida Weekly Not directly pertinant to Tribal Art, but a worthy read anyway. rwillia...
Monday, December 16, 2013

In tribal art, what is the value of good service?

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Sue and I were talking this morning about the number of really satisfying feedback comments we get. I use the term “satisfying” because th...
Sunday, November 10, 2013

Sales Tax Across State Lines

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If you are a person who buys art on line, you must be aware that your purchases are only subject to sales tax collection by the seller if th...

Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps and Thank You to the Navajo Code Talkers

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Not enough people are aware of the contribution made to the US victory in the Pacific by the Navajo Code Talkers, represented here by this...
Monday, July 29, 2013

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The difference between handmade jewelry and hand craft work jewelry.  Courtesy of Sam Manygoats  Navajo handmade jewelry is different f...
Friday, July 26, 2013

August Events in Tribal Arts

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August 2-4 - Albuquerque NM Great Southwestern Antiques Show at NM State Fairgounds  505-255-4054 August 3-4 - Flagstaff, AZ 64th Annual ...
Monday, July 15, 2013

Who will feel impact of Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013?

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As currently defined, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, if passed will require merchants in one state to collect tax on purchases made f...
Friday, June 28, 2013

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Reproduced from Facebook, in the interest of supporting the integrity of genuine Native American art. Faux Native On prosecuting Indian...

What's happening in July in Tribal Arts

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July 6-7 -80th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture at Museum of Northern Arizona 928-774-5213 July 9-10 - Brimfield, MA Brimfield An...
Monday, June 24, 2013

Want to know how to cast glass? Check this out

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by   SANTAFE   on  JUNE 24, 2013   in   GLASS & JEWELRY ,  JULY WORKSHOPS ,  THE DAILY FEED Lost Wax Kilncast Glass / July 17-21...
Thursday, June 06, 2013

What's about to happen in Tribal Art?

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June 7-9 - Red Earth Festival, Oklahoma City (Update: Recent OKC tornados may cause cancellation) 405-427-5228  June 21-23 - Brian Lebel...
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

New Aboriginal art exhibit in Australia

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We are always happy to announce and  promote Aboriginal art exhibits in Australia,  even though we have no connection with  the exh...
Sunday, June 02, 2013

Zuni and the art of Zuni fetish carving

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A few miles south of Gallup, New Mexico and near the Arizona state line lies a Native American pueblo with a colorful history of survi...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Australian Indigenous Art in Australia and America

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Fans of Indigenous Australian Art will welcome news of Artitja's  new gallery show  in South Freemantle, Australia.  Unfortunately, i...
Sunday, April 28, 2013

Online sales vs. local stores

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A few days ago, we published an article about an impending Federal law that would require merchants who have no physical connection to a sta...
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Here Comes the (Internet) Tax Man

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Dear Customer:  If you enjoy shopping on line and not having sales tax added to your purchase, trouble is on the horizon.  Congress is c...
Thursday, April 18, 2013

A day dedicated to Mom? It just doesn't seem right.

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Given her significance in your life, dedicating just ONE day to mother seems totally inadequate. From carrying you for nine months (in con...