Current Feature N° 001 · Sep 2026
Accurately appraising Native American pottery involves understanding provenance, artist identification, condition, and rarity.
A short folio of three pieces we’ve been thinking about this week — with provenance notes and the questions still open.
Jemez pottery, especially Storyteller figures, offers a unique blend of cultural narrative, material artistry, and market value for…
Explore the rich history, distinct styles, and essential collecting tips for authentic Navajo pottery. Understand its cultural significance…
Understand Hopi pottery by exploring its traditional designs, identifying key artists and their signatures, and assessing value based on…
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Curator’s Note
“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.
The Dispatch
A short letter from the back room of Pacwesttraders. New acquisitions, provenance notes, and the questions still open. Sent monthly. Unsubscribe with one click.