September 12-23

Fetishes & Carvings of the Zuni Pueblo features delightful carvings of animals and figures in a broad range of stones, shell, bone and other materials. Fetishes have long been a part of the religious practices of many American Indian groups. The carving of fetishes has evolved into an exciting art form, ranging from abstract representations to highly detailed sculptural works. Come learn more about fetishes from the Zuni Pueblo as national recognized author and expert Kent McManis joins the Shop for a presentation and artists Lena and Evalena Boone demonstrate fetish carving.

October 11-21

Jewelry by Frances and Bennard Dallasvuyaoma (Hopi/Pima) features innovative jewelry in a colorful mosaic of gems and stones set in gold and silver. To create their jewelry, the silver or gold is melted and cast in forms carved in sandstone rock from the Hopi Village of Hotevilla. Then, using gemstones from around the world, cut in the ancient mosaic style of their ancestors, the stones are set into symbolic designs from their cultures, like their Spirit Doors, Maidens and Thunderbirds.

November 7-19

Carvings by Ted Mayac, Jr. (Inupiat) showcases the work of a premier Native Alaskan artist known for his elegant carvings of loons and other arctic birds meticulously carved from walrus ivory.. Ted, Jr., has been carving ivory since childhood. His attention to detail has landed his art in collections around the world. Fascinated by the beauty and the variety of bird life in the arctic, Ted carves with exacting accuracy the traits of each species adding incredible detail to each feather. Caught in a moment of time, his birds are so lifelike you expect them to swim or take flight in an instant.

December 12-23

Contemporary American Indian Jewelry features jewelry in a myriad of metals and stones from emerging and top artists of the Southwest, as well as tribal areas across the United States. American Indian jewelry has evolved over time, from the ancient techniques of making beads and creating mosaic work, crafting jewelry of bone or shells, to the use of metals with materials acquired through trade. Meet guest artist Thomas Jim (Navajo), an award winning jeweler known both for his contemporary and classic designs in heavy gauge silver or 14kt gold.

January 9-21, 2006

The Indian Craft Shop's Annual Sale is the Shop's way of thanking customers for coming to the Shop and supporting Indian artists. Jewelry, pottery, katsinas, basketry, fetishes, dolls, rugs, beadwork, sculpture and more are discounted from 10% to 50%.

The Indian Craft Shop, managed by Guest Services, Inc., represents authentic American Indian arts and crafts from over 50 tribal areas within the United States. The Shop has been inside the U.S. Department of the Interior since 1938 and is under historic preservation. For additional information, call (202) 208-4056