An exclusive digital review featuring a collection of stories spotlighting this captivating subject from the pages of Native American Art
TURQUOISE THE SKY STONE • THE SKY STONE
TURQUOISE, WATER, SKY: THE STONE AND ITS MEANING • The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe plunges into the depths of the coveted stone.
THE ARTFUL UNION OF TURQUOISE AND SILVER • A window into how the merging of these two outstanding materials became a cornerstone of Native artistry.
EARLY ZUNI SILVERSMITHS • Zuni artists bring immense value and a rich narrative to the art of jewelry and turquoise.
THE “ACCIDENTAL” BISBEE BLUE TURQUOISE MINE • Unraveling the fascinating story behind the unintentional discovery of turquoise in the open pit copper mine around Bisbee, Arizona.
MASTER CLASS • Renowned jeweler Wes Willie chats with Manitou Galleries in an exclusive interview about his career and interest in turquoise.
FROM MINE TO MARKET • After 30 million years underground, turquoise’s journey to the open market is speedy once it sees the light of day.
ROCKY ORIGINS
STONE AGE
HAND CHISELED • From miners to collectors to artists to dealers, the market for turquoise today is a continual pursuit for the best and brightest, or bluest.