New Century Mall http://newcenturymall.com Online Shopping Mall Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:40:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 American Indian Art – The Perfect Gift http://newcenturymall.com/american-indian-art-the-perfect-gift/ http://newcenturymall.com/american-indian-art-the-perfect-gift/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:51:09 +0000 admin http://newcenturymall.com/?page_id=350 As we enter the holiday gift giving season, why not consider giving Native American Art to a relative or close friend? In the search for the perfect gift, many people, unfortunately, don’t stop to realize that giving Native American Art is a great idea not only for the Holidays, but just about for any occasion.

The reason that more people are not aware of the beauty and variety of American Indian Art is simply a lack of stores displaying and merchandising these items. Other than in the Southwest and Western states, one would seldom see a store or gift shop specializing in Native American gifts. But now, online shopping on sites such as Grey Wolf Trading Post, anyone can discover and purchase these exceptional works of art, hand-crafted by Native American Indians of the Southwest.

ms17tn 150x150 American Indian Art The Perfect GiftBesides holidays, other special occasions for gift giving include birthdays, the birth of a baby, anniversaries, and housewarmings. For a birthday, a gift could be selected on the basis of the recipient’s interests such as horses, music, history, etc. Maybe even a gift that would have a spiritual meaning for him/her. Because of the variety available, it would be easy to come up with that “just perfect” gift.

American Indian Art can also be given as a housewarming gift. Most pieces can be used in decorating a home such as sculpture and wall hangings. The giving of one piece can change the entire atmosphere of a room and would be truly appreciated by the homeowner.

hh30atn 150x150 American Indian Art The Perfect GiftLastly, many pieces of Native American Art have special meanings attached to them based on the type of material used or the historical use of the items. This alone makes the gift special for the birth of a baby or the anniversary of loved ones.

So, if you are tired of trying to find that perfect gift for a loved one or a friend, take some time to look at what we have to offer. Browse our site and explore 17 categories of the best quality pottery, artifacts, and Kachina dolls. All are hand-crafted in the American Southwest and come with Certificates of Authenticity. You simply can’t go wrong!

 

 

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]]> http://newcenturymall.com/american-indian-art-the-perfect-gift/feed/ 0 Navajo Kachina Dolls http://newcenturymall.com/navajo-kachina-dolls/ http://newcenturymall.com/navajo-kachina-dolls/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:13:41 +0000 admin http://newcenturymall.com/?page_id=342 Hopi Katsina dolls possess a great deal of cultural and religious beliefs within the symbolism being portrayed. However, the Kachina dolls produced by the Navajo Native Americans do not have any religious significance at all. Navajo Kachina Dolls have simply been created as a source of earning money for members of the Navajo tribe. However, this does not detract from the fact that these beautiful works of art have become quite valuable and popular to collectors. Although the Navajo Kachina artists have borrowed much of the symbolism from the Hopi and other Native American cultures, they have had more of a free hand to decorate and embellish their dolls. The difference between the Navajo version and the Hopi Katsinas can be very striking. Some of the fancier dolls are decorated with feathers, beadwork and a variety of colorful costumes and masks. Each one is handcrafted and painted by hand, and no two are exactly alike in color, feathers and attire. The Navajo Kachina Dolls are not carved from cottonwood roots as the Hopi do with their individually detailed Katsinas. Rather, the Navajo artisans use more abundant and stronger wood, and then machine work the parts and assemble them by hand. By doing it this way, they can produce more quantity in less time. After the dolls are assembled, they are hand painted and decorated with feathers and colorful clothing.

nk46tn 150x150 Navajo Kachina DollsGreat Spirit Buffalo Navajo Kachina doll pictured on the left.

Please don’t think that this “mass producing” of the doll detracts from their collectibility. On the contrary, the Navajo Kachina dolls, embellished with bright colored beads, feathers and clothing are really quite amazing, and the meaning of the symbolism borrowed from the other cultures is fascinating. Affordability is another factor for the collector. By using this production method, the prices are quite low in comparison to the Hopi versions, thus bringing this type of a collectible down to the range that anyone can afford. You can view a collection of more than 50 beautiful Navajo Kachinas by clicking the image or this link –