When I was young, my father had a tapestry hanging on his wall. It was large, and earth-colored, and covered with great designs. I'd like to share these designs with you (with thanks to my sister for providing...
Having collected antique Pueblo pots for many years, I learned recently that even experienced collectors can be taken by unscrupulous sellers on ebay and elsewhere. Ebay rules prohibit the disclosure of the...
Greetings; This guide is more about why not to repair a kachina--it's not going to give instructions or "how-to's." However my hope is that it will help both buyers and sellers to know why some repairs are OK...
There are certain patterns of selling that may reveal whether a "Northwest Coast Indian Tribal Mask" is genuine or an Indonesian fake. A beginning collector should pause before bidding and think about these...
SHORT GUIDE TO VINTAGE AFRICAN SPOONS Traditional societies throughout Sub-Saharan Africa employ large spoons, ladles, and scoops for cooking and serving, as meals are often a communal affair. Spoons are...
Greetings; in this guide I'd like to share some tips on how to manage and document a collection of Hopi kachinas (katsinas). Whether you are an experienced collector or just discovering the fascinating world...