Pigments & Painting

Painting on rawhide with natural pigments
The use of pigments by Aboriginal peoples of the world pre-dates recorded history. Like many other cultures, the Indians of North America valued earth pigments as sacred materials with which they infused their art into everyday objects such as parfleche and other rawhide items.

Native American Clothing

Beaded and painted warshirt
We present the work of several craftworkers and artists.

Beadwork & Crafts

Native American choker
Examples of beadwork and quillwork along with instructions on feather care and genuine sinew preperation.

Fine Art

Fine art painting titled Apacher Farewell by Don Crowley
Depicting Contemporary Native Americans and the American West, we present the art of Don Crowley. We've gathered a few images together from his impressive body of work for you to enjoy.

Desert Dreams

Book titled Desert Dreams on the western art of Don Crowley
The western art of Don Crowley; 144 pages chronicling his art and career including images of many of his celebrated works. You can read excerpts from chapters 1 & 2 and enjoy a few images from the book here.
Natural Earth & Mineral Pigments for painting on buckskin, bone & more. www.earthpigments.com