VACATIONS MADE EASY : DESTINATIONS : WASHINGTON DC : EVENT CALENDAR
NMAI HOLIDAY ART MARKET at The Smithsonian's National Museum for the American Indian in Washington, DC
Traditional Art Treasures you can take home
The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian is a museum dedicated to the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of the native peoples — and it takes pride in helping all of us get closer to the native cultures. The NMAI Holiday Art Market is a not to miss event. Some of the finest native artists come under one roof to give you a one of a kind opportunity to pick up one of a kind gifts & collectibles to adorn your body & homes. The traditional & contemporary work on display (and for sale) includes silver & semi precious jewelry, ceramics, fine apparel, hand woven baskets, beadwork, dolls dressed in native regalia, paintings, prints & sculpture. Imagine laying your hands on hard to find quilts, dolls, mask & ivory carvings, exotic collectibles from Ecuador & Guatemala, The beauty is in how the traditional can become the contemporary as accessories made from dentallium, abalone, pine nuts will demonstrate to you. How about Basketry, beadwork, jewelry, pottery, toys from the Amazon Basin? How's that for taking back home & keeping it as your most prized possession & eternal memories? Explore wearable metal & hand serigraphs. Enjoy some offbeat music, food & wine. Open your mind & heart & soul to life beyond enclosed malls.
When:
- December 7, 2009 - December 9, 2009
