Current Feature N° 001 · Oct 2026
This guide details key factors—provenance, age, condition, technique, dyes, and design—for appraising Native American textiles' market value.
A short folio of three pieces we’ve been thinking about this week — with provenance notes and the questions still open.
Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Navajo saddle blankets, understanding the key factors that determine their…
This collector's guide details Navajo pictorial rugs, exploring their historical context, artistic value, authentication factors, and…
Understanding the profound symbolism and diverse artistic styles of Tree of Life Navajo rugs is crucial for appreciating their cultural…
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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.