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Santa Fe Indian Market 2011-2012

On August 18th and 19th of 2012 SWAIA (Southwestern Association for Indian Arts) celebrated the 91st annual Indian Market on the Plaza in Santa Fe. This year I only went down to the Plaza on Sunday as I wanted to watch the clothing contest. This is my favorite event of Indian Market. I am always amazed at the amount of work and time that goes into creating this beautiful clothing. Jeri Ah-Be-Hill served a the master of ceremonies. Two little girls tied for best in show women, Lilliian Jones and Dyani Pino and a little boy, Jai P'Ho Harvier received best in show for the men. The tie for the little girls was a first. Another first was awarding best in show for the contemporary clothing. This award was given to Navajo designer JT Willie.
After the clothing contest concluded there was continuous Native American dancing on the Plaza stage. This was just wonderful as one could seeing dancing from various native groups. I hope this type of programming is brought back in 2013.
In 2011 Mount Saint Elias dance troupe from Yakutat, Alaska performed during the market. This was the first time this dance troupe performed at Indian Market. In 2012 the Git Hoan dance troupe from Seattle, Washington performed at Indian Market. Their dances come from Alaska as well. This was their second appearance at Indian Market.
As I didn't go down to the Plaza on Saturday I'm including the photos I took of the artwork from 2011. For me, Indian Market is a visual treat to witness first quality artwork from Native Americans all around the country. It is Santa Fe's most popular and largest market!
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Jessica Rae Growing Thunder
Jessica Rae Growing Thunder		 Doll by Charlene Holy Bear
Doll by Charlene Holy Bear		 Portrait of Hopi Water Maiden
Portrait of Hopi Water Maiden		 Indian Maiden by Kathleen Wall
Indian Maiden by Kathleen Wall
Rattles by Gilbert Sekakuku
Rattles by Gilbert Sekakuku		 Carving by Lawrence Acadiz
Carving by Lawrence Acadiz		 Artwork by Jamie Okuma
Artwork by Jamie Okuma		 John Paul Rangel
John Paul Rangel
Master of Ceremonies Mount St. Elias dance troupe
Master of Ceremonies Mount St. Elias dance troupe		 Artwork by Frank Poolheco Sr.
Artwork by Frank Poolheco Sr.		 Sculpture by Pablita Abeyta
Sculpture by Pablita Abeyta		 Story tellers by Margaret Peggy Garcia
Story tellers by Margaret Peggy Garcia
Dolls by Sylvia Begaye
Dolls by Sylvia Begaye		 Beadwork by Teri Greeves
Beadwork by Teri Greeves		 Bags by Evelyn Quintana
Bags by Evelyn Quintana		 Dancer from Hopi
Dancer from Hopi
Dyani Pino Best in Show Women 2012
Dyani Pino Best in Show Women 2012		 Git Hoan Native Dancers
Git Hoan Native Dancers		 Jai P'Ho Harvier - Best in Show Men 2012
Jai P'Ho Harvier - Best in Show Men 2012		 Two Comanche Dancers from Jemez
Two Comanche Dancers from Jemez
Detail of Leggings
Detail of Leggings		 Detail of beadwork
Detail of beadwork		 Back detail of dress
Back detail of dress		 Beaded Purse by Sandra Okuma
Beaded Purse by Sandra Okuma
Pottery by Maxine Toya of Jemez
Pottery by Maxine Toya of Jemez		 Kachina by Randy Brokeshoulder
Kachina by Randy Brokeshoulder		 Pottery by Margaret Peggy Garcia
Pottery by Margaret Peggy Garcia		 Basket by Carol Emarthle Douglas
Basket by Carol Emarthle Douglas
Beadwork by Les Berryhill
Beadwork by Les Berryhill		 Baskets by Irma Day
Baskets by Irma Day		 Model in clothing by Patricia Michaels
Model in clothing by Patricia Michaels		 Painting by Marcus Medina
Painting by Marcus Medina
Detail of pot by Robert Tenorio
Detail of pot by Robert Tenorio		 Sculpture by Joe Cajero
Sculpture by Joe Cajero		 Jewelry by Martine Lovato
Jewelry by Martine Lovato		 Kosharis by Kathleen Wall
Kosharis by Kathleen Wall
Detail of beaded bag
Detail of beaded bag		 Mount St. Elias Dancers
Mount St. Elias Dancers		 David Boxley & his son drumming
David Boxley & his son drumming		 Jeri talking about Malachi's feathers
Jeri talking about Malachi's feathers
Men's Finalists 2012
Men's Finalists 2012		 Koshari with chicken
Koshari with chicken		 Comache Dancers from Jemez
Comache Dancers from Jemez		 Mount St. Elias Dancer
Mount St. Elias Dancer
Portrait of Git Hoan masked dancer
Portrait of Git Hoan masked dancer		 Women's Finalists 2012
Women's Finalists 2012		 Git Hoan Native Dancer
Git Hoan Native Dancer		 Prize Winner
Prize Winner
Jemez Shield Dance
Jemez Shield Dance		 Navajo Mother and Daughter
Navajo Mother and Daughter		 Rainbow Dance Jemez
Rainbow Dance Jemez		 Culture Clash
Culture Clash
David Boxley of Git Hoan Native Dance Group
David Boxley of Git Hoan Native Dance Group		 Hopi Water Maiden dancing
Hopi Water Maiden dancing		 Jessica Rae Growing Thunder Miss Indian World
Jessica Rae Growing Thunder Miss Indian World		 Male Masked Dancer from Git Hoan
Male Masked Dancer from Git Hoan
Opening ceremony 2011
Opening ceremony 2011		 Drummer from Git Hoan
Drummer from Git Hoan		 Drummer from Hopi
Drummer from Hopi		 Jessica with the Git Hoan Dance Group
Jessica with the Git Hoan Dance Group
Beadwork by Kenneth Williams
Beadwork by Kenneth Williams		 Necklace by Charlene Sanchez Reano
Necklace by Charlene Sanchez Reano		 Cradle by Kenneth Williams
Cradle by Kenneth Williams		 Detail of purse by Sandra Okuma
Detail of purse by Sandra Okuma
Weaving by Rene Begay
Weaving by Rene Begay		 Artwork by Daniel Moya
Artwork by Daniel Moya		 Sculpture by Ira Lujan
Sculpture by Ira Lujan		 Angel Gourd by Frank Poolheco Sr.
Angel Gourd by Frank Poolheco Sr.
Comache Dancer from Jemez Pueblo
Comache Dancer from Jemez Pueblo		 Best in Show, Contemporary 2012
Best in Show, Contemporary 2012		 Wakeah Jhane wearing Orlando Dugi
Wakeah Jhane wearing Orlando Dugi		 Malachi Tsoodle Nelson
Malachi Tsoodle Nelson
Hopi Water Maiden Dancer
Hopi Water Maiden Dancer		 Female Masked Dancer from Git Hoan
Female Masked Dancer from Git Hoan		 Jemez Corn Dance
Jemez Corn Dance		 Git Hoan dancer with children
Git Hoan dancer with children
Rug by Charlene Laughing
Rug by Charlene Laughing		 Detail of doll by Charlene Holy Bear
Detail of doll by Charlene Holy Bear		 Artwork by Emil Her Many Horses
Artwork by Emil Her Many Horses		 Pottery by Elizabeth Medina
Pottery by Elizabeth Medina
Painting by Yellowman
Painting by Yellowman		 Contestant in clothing contest
Contestant in clothing contest		 Maka Monture of Mount St. Elias dance troupe
Maka Monture of Mount St. Elias dance troupe		 Model wearing dress by Orlando Dugi
Model wearing dress by Orlando Dugi
Jessica Growing Thunder onstage
Jessica Growing Thunder onstage		 Modeling contemporary clothing
Modeling contemporary clothing		 Jeri Ah-be-hill
Jeri Ah-be-hill		 Contemporary Clothing
Contemporary Clothing
Peresphone Maybee Best in Show 2011
Peresphone Maybee Best in Show 2011		 Beaded Bag from Cochiti
Beaded Bag from Cochiti		 Female Comache Dancer Jemez
Female Comache Dancer Jemez		 Waiting to announce award
Waiting to announce award
Comanche Dance from Jemez
Comanche Dance from Jemez		 Traditional Clothing
Traditional Clothing		 Dancer with Git Hoan
Dancer with Git Hoan		 Naomi and Persephone Maybee
Naomi and Persephone Maybee
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Dennis Lawver 27-Sep-2012 15:34
What a beautiful collection of work! I can't believe it's been so many years since seeing you! :-(
SUE STEVENS 29-Aug-2012 00:33
WOWE ZOWEE ANNYOU DID IT AGAIN ! MARVELOUS PHOTOS !!I DID NOT GO TO MARKET --BUT NOW I FEL IDID ! THANKS CHEERS SUE
Kathryn 28-Aug-2012 20:08
Thanks, Ann, for your exquisite photos of Indian Market. Even though I attended last year and this year, your photos are glimpses of beauty i did not see.Thank you so much for sending them. Kathryn
joseantonio26-Aug-2012 17:49
Very nice gallery full of life and color...V.
Barbara Mauldin 25-Aug-2012 14:45
Hi Ann:

I didn't get to Indian Market this year either, but it is great to see the clothing competition and entertainment through your camera lens. Beautiful.

Thanks. Barbara
odilon merino 24-Aug-2012 23:32
it is the best show maybe next year i can go to be there i like santa fe a lot gracias. hasta pronto
Guest 24-Aug-2012 14:30
Hi, I didn't make it to Indian Market, so I enjoyed seeing it all through your eyes..bobbie
Sharon 24-Aug-2012 00:44
Beautiful photos of beautiful people and objects. Makes me wish I could be there.
Connie Jaquith 23-Aug-2012 23:47
Love your shots of "best in show" women and men, and the Hopi Dancer. Believe it or not, I have never attended Indian Market, but your photos make me think I should be there for this. Thanks for sharing with us. AND, congratulations on your cover for New Mexican!
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