April 3, 2019: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA: Sculptures outside of Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, with desert landscape and mountains
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Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian

Santa Fe


Mary Cabot established this museum in 1937 to showcase Navajo ceremonial art, and its major strength is Navajo and Zuni jewelry, in particular silverwork. The first gallery hosts temporary exhibits, showcasing Native American art from across North America. The gift store, known as the Case Trading Post, sells museum-quality rugs, jewelry, kachinas and crafts.


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