Old Cedar Native Arts Blog
Welcome to Old Cedar’s Indigenous Arts blog! Our goal is to provide credible, thought-provoking, and engaging articles on Native American art topics. I hope that when people buy from our online shop that our blog further enriches their experience and connection to the Native American art prints, jewelry, or other products that are available for purchase here. If you would like to be notified when a blog is published, please sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of the page. If you would like to contribute to our blog, we are always looking for guest bloggers. Please see our blog submission guidelines and feel free to contact us with any questions.
Bead Cultures: A Comparison of Dakota and Navajo Histories through Beads
I realized that to understand Navajo beadworking, its helpful to compare it to another North American tribe. Being that I am a Navajo woman living in Dakota territory, I found this comparison appropriate.
Silver Crescent: A Look into the History of the Naja
The naja pendant, an inverted crescent-shaped symbol, commonly seen in Diné silverwork, is most recognizable as the centerpiece of the squash blossom necklace. The exact origin of the symbol is still up for debate.