11. Ethnographic Art Show / Antique Indian Art Show

American Horse & Red Cloud / Photographer, David F. Barry / signed by Red Cloud, American Horse & David F. Barry / Photo courtesy of C. Douglas Guske

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The Buzz -- The words “art” and “Santa Fe” have become virtually synonymous over the past two decades, especially when it comes to ethnic and tribal art, and any serious collector will surely put “the city different” on their shopping list when considering a new acquisition. Two of the more unique and interesting venues to buy authentic tribal antique art and artifacts are the Whitehawk Antique shows held every year in August. At either the Antique Indian Art Show or the Ethnographic Art Show you can rub shoulders with celebrities, local characters and the leading collectors of tribal art in the country. Attend the preview gala for either show and be among the first to browse through over 140 booths of the rarest and finest examples of both Native American antique art and ethnographic artifacts dating back to pre-Columbian. These “must attend” events feature live music, delicious food from Cowgirl Catering and the chance to experience the sum total of the Santa Fe art experience in one evening! “Attendance at this show is mandatory for anyone who is a serious member of the antique American Indian art community”, according to Alice Kaufman of the Main Antique Digest. But whether you’re a seasoned antique art collector, a novice looking for skilled and knowledgeable advice, or someone who just likes to “browse”, you will defiantly find something to interest you at the Whitehawk Shows.