In Honor of Veteran's Day - Red, White and Blue Ribbon Shirt by Marian Spotted Wings Hansson (Kiowa); Beaded Flag Pins by Anita Dewa (Zuni); Canvas Tipi by Tatanka Rowland (Oglala Lakota); Blue Chicken with Red Stars by Edith John (Navajo); 'Native American Eagle' notecard art by Carol Snow (Seneca) and 'Home of the Brave' notecard art by John Balloue (Cherokee).
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"I am proud to see Native representation done in a respectful and beautiful manner."
Marian Denipah (Navajo-Tewa)
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THROWBACK THURSDAY:
A PAGE FROM THE PAST
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Our Throwback Thursday is in honor of the Renwick Gallery reopening this Friday, November 13th as renovations are now complete!
The Indian Craft Shop hosting the Indian Market weekend at the Renwick Gallery's 'George Catlin's Indian Gallery' exhibit, 2003. Photo of Shop, Guest Services, Inc. and SAAM (Smithsonian American Art Museum) staff along with Guest Artists Victoria Mitchell (Cherokee), Michael Garcia (Pascua Yaqui), Ola and Tony Eriacho (Zuni), Derrick Kaamasee (Zuni) and Terry O'Brien (Mohawk).
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STORE HOURS
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Open on Saturday,
November 21, 2015
10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
The Indian Craft Shop is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m., and the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Shop is closed on federal holidays.
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VISITING US
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A photo ID is needed for entrance to the building. During weekdays, visitors may use either the
C Street or E Street entrances (E Street is closer for Metro riders). Handicap access ramps are available at both entrances. During Saturday hours, visitors must use the C Street entrance.
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Public Transportation
Farragut West (Blue, Orange, and Silver Line) and Farragut North (Red Line) are the closest metro stops. It is a six-block walk, or you can ride an 80 or S1 bus to 19th and C streets. There is metered parking on the street and several parking lots within a few blocks.
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CONTACT US
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(202) 208-4056
E-mail
Website
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NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN
HERITAGE MONTH!
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Join in during November as communities and organizations across the nation honor the rich heritage and culture of American Indians. Explore native foods, arts, dances, Pow Wows, museums, film, music, "Rock Your Mocs"; and, of course, plan a visit to The Indian Craft Shop during this commemorative month!
MEET AND WELCOME GERALDINE AND TINO YOUVELLA (HOPI)
ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13TH
Kachina Doll Carving Demonstration -- Meet and greet special guests, Geraldine and Tino Youvella
We are so privileged and excited to have Geraldine and Tino Youvella join the Shop AND that Tino will discuss and demonstrate his art of carving kachina dolls from cottonwood root. This will be the first time Tino has been at the Shop; however, we have been selling his family's kachina dolls for 25 years (or more!) and know many of you have his work in your collections.
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Tino Youvella is of the Kachina/Parrot Clan and has been carving dolls since 1962. His wife, Geraldine, sometimes helps with the painting. His sons Alexander, Preston and Darrell are also carvers. Please join us Friday, Nov. 13, and give a warm welcome to Tino and Geraldine! We thank our longtime supporter, friend of the Shop and editor Tom Surface, who has helped connect Tino and other carvers of Hopi to educational institutions. Tino's trip to Towson State University this month has enabled him to also be our special guest. Learn more about Tino Youvella and check out a four-minute YouTube video filmed and produced by Tom's son, Greg Surface. See examples of kachina doll carvings on our online store.
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November 18 - 21 - NAVAJO RUG SHOW with
Special Guests November 20 & 21
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 A grand selection of Navajo weavings including pictorials, vegetal dyed, classic patterns and more will be available from Nov. 18-21. Hillary and Kent Morrow of Shiprock, New Mexico, will be special guests Nov. 20 - 21 from 12 noon - 4 p.m. each day. Hillary and Kent work in partnership with many weavers, supplying wool to and gaining feedback on designs and colors from both weavers and their customers/retailers across the country. We are privileged to offer this large selection of weavings for a limited time.
Learn more about Navajo rugs and view some of our current selection of weavings.
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November 20 - 21 - GUEST ARTIST EARL PLUMMER (NAVAJO)
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Award-winning Master  Jeweler Earl Plummer will be our special guest with his latest designs in jewelry featuring exceptional lapidary work and meticulous silverwork techniques. Meet Earl each day from 12 noon - 4 p.m. Learn more about Earl Plummer.
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December 10 - GUEST ARTISTS CHARLENE AND FRANK REANO (SAN FELIPE & SANTO DOMINGO)
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Join us in welcoming Charlene and Frank Reano as they show their latest in mosaic inlay jewelry and a great variety of heishi and stone bead necklaces. Meet Charlene and Frank from 12 noon - 4 p.m. Learn more about Charlene and Frank and their artistry.
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WHAT ELSE HAS BEEN HAPPENING AT THE SHOP ?
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Well, like all of you, we can hardly believe November is upon us and we're all feeling so busy... and excited for the holiday season! If you missed seeing Artie Yellowhorse last month, we missed you too! But we are happy to say we purchased so many new pieces of Artie Yellowhorse Designs jewelry that you will very much enjoy coming in to see the selection. Learn more about Artie Yellowhorse Designs.
We've also been adding new pieces to the online store, so take a look!
YES, OUR HOLIDAY CARDS ARE IN, OUR HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS ARE HUNG AND WE HAVE A WONDERFUL NEW 2016 CALENDAR!
(IT'S STILL NICE TO HANG A WALL CALENDAR TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR DIGITALS AND HAVE BEAUTY ON THE WALL!)
We worked hard to find calendars this year related to American Indian art and it wasn't easy! Two of our smaller, native art calendars are out of business and the third was American Indian Art Magazine's calendar; this is their final year of publication, so no calendar for 2016! Thanks to looking high and low and many calls, we located this wonderful calendar with artwork by Jim Yellowhawk (Cheyenne River Sioux/Onondaga). We're offering it on our website too, with a media mail shipping price, as a special service this year. Take a look at 'the Lakota Way' 2016 Calendar.
WALRUS TUSK IVORY CARVINGS FROM ALASKA ARE IN
We are so fortunate each year to have such a great variety of carvings, most of them from St. Lawrence Island in Alaska. Every year we receive both classic animals and figures from your favorite carvers, and also new designs and pieces. Otters in different stances, miniature versions of loon and duck species from the Mayac family and some incredible transformation spirit dancers by Ron Apangalook are among the new arrivals. We will work to add new pieces to our Web store so check our Alaskan Carvings page often!
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LOOK FOR AUTHENTIC AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS -
PURCHASE FROM REPUTABLE BUSINESSES AND ARTISTS
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Buying American Indian art is such an enriching experience - and so meaningful for every person involved: for the artist, the shops and galleries, the receivers of gifts, the purchasers adding to their own collections, for people seeing and learning about the arts (and often the culture and artist vision).
Unfortunately, there is still a problem with misrepresentation of American Indian art and artists - problems that were even evident as far back as the 1930s when the Shop first opened.
What can you do? In a nutshell, buying from reputable businesses and artists who will provide written certificates on your purchases is the best way to be assured that your purchases are authentic. We also have "Tips for Collecting," if you would like to take a look!
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DON'T FORGET TO "ROCK YOUR MOCS -
ACROSS THE NATION"!
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November 8 - 15 - What started as a one-day occurrence is now a weeklong event! Join in and celebrate a time to learn about cultures through footwear, as Native people across the world wear their moccasins as a way to recognize Tribal individuality and celebrate National Native American Heritage Month. Pull on your own mocs and share your photos! www.facebook.com/RockYourMocs
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OPEN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
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Our 'third Saturday' opening is Saturday, Nov. 21, and we will be open from 10 am - 4 pm. Come on in, meet and greet Earl Plummer (Navajo) with his latest jewelry, visit with Hillary and Kent Morrow, who are exhibiting the latest from Navajo rug weavers, AND see our latest arrivals!
Visit our online store to see our current works online and visit the Shop in person to see our full selection of work. As always, we are happy to send images or help over the phone.
Thank you for your support of the arts!
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SIGN UP FOR OUR MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER
FOR THE LATEST IN EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS AT THE SHOP
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The Indian Craft Shop is located on the first floor of the Main Interior Building (in room 1342) and is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. You may contact us at 202-208-4056 or www.indiancraftshop.com.
See The Indian Craft Shop's Fall Calendar of Events here.
Wishing all of you a wonderful fall and a joyous holiday season, and thank you for your support of the arts!
The Indian Craft Shop - Representing American Indian arts and crafts since 1938.
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NEWS FROM THE INTERIOR MUSEUM
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Currently on View:
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DOI Pop! On Air, On Screen & In Print explores the intersection of the Department of the Interior with popular culture, highlighting classic examples from the early 1900s to the present from across its bureaus. Visitors will see how the Department's people and places have influenced American identity and figured into television shows, feature films and bestselling publications. From silent films and animated cartoons to blockbuster hits and novels, visitors will discover just how often America's public lands, wildlife refuges and national parks-and even the headquarters building in Washington, DC-have been cast in memorable supporting roles. With historical artifacts and iconic imagery, the exhibition also illustrates how the Department itself has enlisted icons of pop culture for help in publicizing its missions over the years.
Museum hours: Mondays - Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(closed Federal holidays)
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