Southwest

The Southwest, an area encompassing Arizona, New Mexico, Western Texas, Northern Mexico, and Baja California, is typically arid and warm. The sedentary Pueblo peoples and the semi-nomadic Navajo are its most famous residents. Common art forms include pottery, jewelry, and basketry, often with motifs relating to water and rain. Culture groups include Navajo, Hopi, Tiwa, Tewa, Apache, Pima, Mojave, Zuni, Havasupai, Papago (AZ, NM Western TX, Northern Mexico); California: Nono, Yokut, Chuash, Pomo, Maidu, Yurok, Karok, Kiliwa, Peric

 

Bowl

Black on Black Pottery Bowl,
 
Santa Clara (Southwest), 20th century
1 ¾ x 4 ¼ inches
Reference: 19555
 

Ring

Silver and Turquoise Ring,
 
Navajo (Dine) (Southwest), second quarter of the 20th century
6 inches
Reference: 17586
 

Bracelet

Silver Stamped Cuff Bracelet with Arrow Motifs,
 
Navajo (Dine) (Southwest), circa 1950
2 ¼ x 1 ½ inches
Reference: 20445
 

Chief's Blanket (Chiefs Blanket)

Chief's Blanket, Third Phase,
 
Navajo (Dine) (Southwest), circa 1860s
55 ¾ x 75 ¾ inches
Reference: 25007