Pacwesttraders — A Curator's Notebook on Native American Arts, Tribal Craft, and the History Behind the Objects

Current Feature N° 001 · Nov 2026

Plains Indian Beadwork: Patterns, History, and Value

Explore the intricate patterns, rich history, and key factors determining the value of authentic Plains Indian beadwork for collectors and enthusiasts.

Series Beadwork
Filed Nov 2026
Catalog N° 001
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Plains Indian Beadwork: Patterns, History, and Value
Sweetgrass Baskets: Native American and Gullah Traditions

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Sweetgrass Baskets: Native American and Gullah Traditions

Series Baskets Filed Nov 2026 Curator Sarah Mills Catalog N° 001
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“A Curator's Notebook on Native American Arts, Tribal Craft, and the History Behind the Objects”

A short notebook from the back room. We catalogue what we love, sit with what we don’t yet understand, and write down what the object will not say. Each entry is one piece — provenance where we know it, conjecture where we don’t.

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