04/22/2026
We have a wide variety of indigenous North American art, from more modern designs that balance tradition with current tastes, to very traditional designs that highlight and celebrate the culture and stories of the artists that made them. Pictured here are two of the latter, both tributes to the traditions of the cultures that the artists came from.
The Hupa and Yurok tribes both reside in Northern California and share many cultural traditions, especially in their relationship with the rivers and salmon of the area. The ceremonial spoon earrings pictured here were made by artist George Blake, who can trace his ancestry back to both tribes. These spoons are a reference to the cultures he grew up surrounded by and a stunning example of his skill in working with 14k gold, a material once found plentiful in the mountains and rivers of their land in Northern California. This piece is a vintage piece and a part of our special Dubin Collection.
The other piece pictured here is a “Fisherwoman Mask” pin/pendant from Alaskan native artist, Denise Wallace. Known for her incredible depictions of the stories of her people through silversmithing and lapidary work, the “Fisherwoman Mask” is a classic example of her art. With a hinged mask that reveals a fossilized walrus ivory face underneath, the Fisherwoman represents the creation of life in motherhood, as well as the continuation of life through their main food source, fish from the waters that surrounded them.
Find these incredible pieces and their stories, as well as so much more from folk and indigenous artists across North America on our website! www.longagoandfaraway.com, link in bio.
Art: Earrings by George Blake, Pin/pendant by
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