American Art Form: A Century of Zuni and Navajo Jewelry

115 N. Church Avenue,Tucson AZ 85701

18 November, 2021

Description

The Amerind Foundation presents the history of the jewelry of the Zuni and Navajo nations as an American art form. In this slide illustrated talk, Dr. Eric Kaldahl discusses the history, development, and art of Native American jewelry, as created by Zuni and Navajo artists. This uniquely American art form became popular nationally and globally, and brought the artistic vision of Southwestern Native people to the world. This talk will be illustrated with images of Amerind’s remarkable new jewelry collection, one of the largest of its kind in the world, encompassing 100 years of artistic developments in the artform. Dr. Eric J. Kaldahl is a Registered Professional Archaeologist who has participated in archaeological projects in the east-central and southern Arizona, Nebraska, Missouri, and Illinois. He has worked for Old Pueblo Archaeology. Most recently he worked for the Tohono O'odham Nation government as a curator for the tribe's new Cultural Center & Museum. He became Amerind Foundation's Director and Chief Curator in October 2007. The Pima County Historic Courthouse is among Tucson’s most beloved landmarks. Designed by architect Roy Place, this iconic Spanish Colonial Revival-styled structure was built in 1929 and remained in service for an 86-year span during which time it served as the backdrop for numerous wedding proceedings and became home to several County departments.