October 16, 2009 Four Winds Gallery celebrated 35 years as one of the finest galleries in the country devoted to Native American Art. In 1974, John Krena left the security of his job at a Weirton steel mill and set out with friend Jody Vignale to pursue a passion for Indian art. Opening at 5535 Walnut Street as Four Winds Trading Post, the...
Four Winds Gallery is currently gearing up for our one and only sale of the year.... Wednesday, July 29th through Sunday, August 2nd. Please stop by and see what we have available! ...
Four Winds Gallery is thrilled to be carrying the work of Navajo artist Sheldon Harvey. At a mere 29 years of age, Harvey has already made a huge name for himself throughout the art community. Winning multiple awards as Best in Show at Indian Market in both painting and sculpture, Sheldon paints traditional Navajo subjects and legends in a style influenced by European...
No, not quite! Many of our Native American artists use a type of sea shell called "spiny oyster shell" also known as "spondylus." Archaeologists have found evidence for jewelry being made from the shell as early as the Neolithic period, 5000 years ago. The shell comes in a variety of colors, ranging from red, purple, orange and yellow. In jewelry, we can distinguish...
Four Winds Gallery is proud to add this exceptional work by San Ildefonso Pueblo artist Tony Da (1940-2008). Grandson of Maria and Julian Martinez (famous for reviving San Ildefonso pottery and elevating it to a highly collectible art-form during the mid-1920's) he followed in their footsteps by creating new, innovative works of art. Inspired by the work of his father, Popovi Da, Tony...
