MV Folk Art & The Unusual

One of a kind hand selected pieces of North & South America chosen for beauty and uniqueness by owners Mercedes Velarde & Mary Leonard.

A wonderful collection of museum quality beautiful and unusual traditional antique & contemporary Navajo , Zuni, & Pueblo jewelry.Silver and turquoise bracelets, necklaces & earrings . An extensive and very special selection of Zuni fetishes purchased in Zuni Pueblo directly from the carvers. Antique Hopi Katsinas, Zuni Katsinas,Hopi Tabletas, Hopi Rattles. Traditional Pueblo Storytellers and Pueblo pottery, antique and contemporary. We have a heart felt deep connection with the Pueblo  and the Navajo people. We have been buying from them for over 40 years.

One of a kind Ceremonial Medicine Bags by Little Crow of Cree-Ojibwa descent.

Abstract paintings by Mercedes Velarde. Paintings of Ravens & Crows by Little Crow.

Handmade esoteric church candles previously unavailable to the public from Teotitlan Del Valle, Oaxaca. Original Latin American jewelry designs inspired by mixing romantic peasant creativity with exotic touches from Spain, France, China and other ancient trading partners of Latin America. The tender hand detailing makes each piece a part of history that transcends fashion. They are beautiful and wearable whether one’s style is traditional or contemporary. Color, according to Indigenous belief in North and South America, is necessary to heal the soul on it’s journey from birth to rebirth.Combinations of vibrant vintage glass, semi-precious stones and pearls, are used, depending on the mood and aesthetics of the silversmiths, The artists are patient and skillful, using very old traditional methods.

Original and Select pieces. Always the Unusual.