Native American artists are continuing to follow traditions of their elders that date hundreds of years ago, but their art is innovative and more affordable than the historic pieces. Contemporary Native American crafts are becoming very popular and since they are at a more affordable price point they are favored by collectors. Native American art is very broad and consists of crafts such as weaving, bead work, silver work and pottery. Native American weaving holds a lot of history and is very popular. Another popular form of Native American art is pottery. Pottery is an art form from thousands of years ago. Techniques used to make pottery then are still common in modern-day pottery. Pottery is viewed as a product of Mother Earth with a spiritual connection.
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Pendants, earrings, necklaces and beads remain popular and combine unique, traditional designs with new techniques. These crafts are continuing to carry on centuries of tradition. Over the last few years, there has been a growing number of collectors that see the value of this contemporary art. Though the art has evolved over the years, the techniques are the same. They reveal the evolution of the culture and express each individual’s style. Some art enthusiasts find that the contemporary Indian crafts are inferior imitations of the true Native American art. Native American art and culture is a big business. There are huge markets for Native artists and Native art collectors such as the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Indigenous Fine Arts Market. It is estimated that around 175,000 people travel to New Mexico, where the Santa Fe Market is held, to see and purchase real Indian art. The event usually makes a profit of around 120 million. I think those numbers speak for themselves and show the popularity of Native American
Pendants, earrings, necklaces and beads remain popular and combine unique, traditional designs with new techniques. These crafts are continuing to carry on centuries of tradition. Over the last few years, there has been a growing number of collectors that see the value of this contemporary art. Though the art has evolved over the years, the techniques are the same. They reveal the evolution of the culture and express each individual’s style. Some art enthusiasts find that the contemporary Indian crafts are inferior imitations of the true Native American art. Native American art and culture is a big business. There are huge markets for Native artists and Native art collectors such as the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Indigenous Fine Arts Market. It is estimated that around 175,000 people travel to New Mexico, where the Santa Fe Market is held, to see and purchase real Indian art. The event usually makes a profit of around 120 million. I think those numbers speak for themselves and show the popularity of Native American