Palms has supportive relationships
with many of the surrounding tribes

Over the years we've come to know and support the many tribes of New Mexico and the greater southwest. below is information on tribes who's art can be found at Palms. For more information about the tribes or upcoming festivals please call us.

Acoma Pueblo

Situated on the top of a mesa 72 miles west of Albuquerque, this pueblo, also known as “Sky City”, produces pottery that is usually light cream or white in background that is painted, most commonly, in geometric and fine line designs. Deer or birds are also frequently painted on many different shapes, from the traditional olla to the wedding vase or seed pot.

Cochiti Pueblo

located 55 miles north of Albuquerque, Cochiti pueblo is known for their storytellers and figurines. The first storyteller was created by Cochiti artist Helen Cordero in 1963.

Hopi Pueblo

Located in the northeastern corner of Arizona and is surrounded by the Navajo reservation. The pueblo has 3 separate mesas that incorporate many small villages within each. Hopi pottery has a smooth eggshell finish with the background being cream to light tan, or a deep reddish tan. The designs are striking with each having a specific meaning, painted in reddish brown or black.

Hopi jewelry is most commonly created in sterling without stones. A process called overlay is often used where 2 pieces of silver are soldered together and the top layer is carved to expose the bottom layer of silver through the design. Like in Hopi pottery, patterns represent weather, crops or kachinas. In addition, birds, kokopelli, man in the maze, and bear claws are frequently used patterns in Hopi jewelry.

Isleta Pueblo

Located 13 miles south of Albuquerque, Isleta pottery is similar to that from Acoma, however the designs are usually small and spaced, rather than flowing together. Isleta artists also create storytellers.

Jemez Pueblo

Located 50 miles northwest of Albuquerque and 27 miles northwest of Bernalillo, creates diverse pieces from the very traditional, thicker walled pot, to the finely stone polished melon design. The pottery is usually buff, tan or red in color with elaborate, traditional patterns and designs etched or painted in various colors.