Hello and happy spring! A very exciting spring series is on its way to you this spring, thanks to several outstanding collections we obtained (with exceptional vintage pieces) and our buying trips in Arizona and New Mexico . JEWELRY One of our dearest friends and long time customers is selling her entire collection. We […]
Goodbye to Wayne Anderson
In Memory of our Uncle Wayne AndersonMay 22, 1937 – January 6, 2018 Wayne was the middle sibling of Lee and Arvid Anderson, who together built Americana Indian shows, a family business that still operates today. It started around 1969 with Wayne, who lived in Arizona, sending Native American jewelry and rugs to his brother […]
What are The Odds…?
Here’s a “one-in-a-million” story we thought you might enjoy. Eric came home with this necklace today (October 26, 2017) and showed it to me without providing any explanation. I puzzled over it, wondering what famous artist made it, as there was no hallmark. Keep in mind it was fairly tarnished so I knew he must […]
A note about Sleeping Beauty turquoise
You may have heard that the Sleeping Beauty Mine in Globe, Arizona, closed. Although we had been told by reputable sources, we nevertheless decided to do some extra checking to be 100% certain. Sadly, it is certain — in August 2012, the Sleeping Beauty Mine ceased its turquoise mining operation to focus on copper extraction. […]
Happy New Year and may 2017 bring many blessings to you and your family!
Americana Indian Shows would like to thank all of you for your support. Thanks to you, we are entering our 49th year in business! We look forward to serving you in the new year. The holiday season for us is always a great time to acquire inventory for the upcoming shows. Many of the artists […]
AIS bids farewell to Myron Panteah
The Native American arts world lost one of its brightest stars in March (2016) with the passing of Navajo/Zuni artist Myron Panteah. Myron’s exquisite jewelry never failed to bring amazement to those saw it. The void left by his passing will be keenly felt. We were blessed to have known Myron and be counted among […]
Be sure to come by and see what’s new in southwest jewelry and art!
Holiday Greetings! We’re on the road again, headed your way with a huge inventory stocked with lots of great items for your holiday shopping (and to treat yourself!). We will have a large variety of pins, pendants, rings, earrings, small necklace and earring sets, key rings, money clips, golf ball markers, buckles, bolos, bracelets and […]
Michelle Sands: June 17, 1967 – September 10, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a beautiful member of the Americana Indian Shows family. On September 10, 2015, Michelle Sands lost her 4 ½-year battle to cancer. We will cherish the many memories we have of her and will miss her so much. Her determined fight was an inspiration to […]
Hopi carved pieces from award winning artists
We have a very nice selection of Hopi carved pieces, many from award winning artists. Recently I picked up a few mid-size kachinas from Raymond Chee to add to the remaining miniatures from our last cycle. On consignment is a great Ahola and Eototo set carved by Leon Dallas as well as a wonderful Sun […]
Spectacular rugs from the Teec Nos Pos, Ship Rock, and Farmington areas
We picked up some spectacular rugs from the Teec Nos Pos, Ship Rock, and Farmington areas. We have another beautiful Teec Nos Pos rug by Sara George, several great colorful Burnt Water weavings and a very nice Chief pattern style weaving by multi award winning weaver Janice Van Winkle. Additionally, you’ll have a rare opportunity […]