Zuni Pueblo (A:shiwi) is known for its deep-rooted cultural traditions, distinct language (Shiwi’ma), and world-renowned jewelry and pottery. It is the largest of New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos, with a population over 10,000.
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Located in Zuni Pueblo, the ARTZ Cooperative is the only pueblo artist owned and operated cooperative in New Mexico. The formation of the Cooperative was founded to give back the power to the artist.
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This small oil painting of a Zuni Pueblo man was painted from an old historical black and white photograph.
"Zuni Man" 4"x 8" oil study on recycled linen & 1/4" recycled indoor mahogany paneling. #oilpainting #art #zunipueblo
Zuni Pueblo olla girls parade their best pottery and jewelry at the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial at Gallup, New Mexico. 1950. #GallupNM #ZuniPueblo #NewMexico
Zuni Olla Maidens
Photographer: Lillia McEnaney
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Art is a vital part of the economy, with about 80% of the workforce involved in making art. Art is the #1 industry, including inlay silverwork, stone “fetish” carving, pottery, and more.
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The members, all women, dance with fragile water jars, or ollas, balanced on the top of their heads. All of the women in this group are part of the same family.
2024 NEA National Heritage Fellow
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