Online Sales and Native Artists
Online sales are transforming the market for Native artists, but the rise of counterfeits poses a significant threat to their work.
Marlo Kiyite's journey as an artist began when she was 19 and pregnant with her second son. She and her husband, Fitz, moved in with her cousin in Gallup, New Mexico, and her cousin, a well-known carver of pocket-sized animals, introduced her to the craft.
"I said, 'Hey, anything at this point,'" Kiyite remembered. "So I started carving."
Kiyite learned to cut, clean, and decorate the figures, known as fetishes, which the Zuni believe carry the spirit of the animals they represent and offer protection and strength. Over 40 years, she and Fitz developed their unique style of stone fetishes.
Author's summary: Online sales impact Native artists.
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