Zuni Craftsmanship

The Navajo Indians first introduced "silver-smithing" to the Zuni people in the late 1800s.  The first Zuni silver jewelry very much resembled the heavy Navajo jewelry with large stones. However, in the early 1900s, the Zuni began crafting their jewelry with a new type of work called channel and inlay. This type of work is now a distinctive trademark of many Zuni Indians.

Then, they began grouping small stones to decorate jewelry. Each stone is set separately with a silver bezel arranged in a cluster which is known as needlepoint and petit point. Each stone is precisely cut to a uniform size to arrange the cluster, making Zuni jewelry not only beautiful, but also unique! To view our selection of Native American jewelry, please go to www.bowlinonline.com.  Happy Shopping!

 

Gaspeite Stone

Gaspeite is a beautiful stone that ranges in color from light green to apple green to neon green. Some variations may contain brown patches which give this stone a distinctive character. Gaspeite, which wasn't discovered until 1966,  is a relatively rare mineral found around nickel sulfide deposits. It is named after the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec, Canada, which is the place this stone was originally found.

Gaspeite has no known folklore although the Aborigine's used it to bring good fortune. It is thought to be a stone that reduces stress as well as aid with heart, gallbladder, and lung problems. It is also said to bring spirituality into every day.

To view our selection of beautiful Gaspeite jewelry pieces, just head to www.bowlinonline.com. Happy Shopping!

Alamogordo Running Indian Travel Center

Bowlin's Running Indian Store is located on US 70 4 miles north of Alamogordo, New Mexico. At the Running Indian Store, you can browse through the tremendous selection of merchandise offered at all our Bowlin store locations, including fireworks, Native American Handcrafted Jewelry, Mexican Imported Pottery, and many souvenir items.

After you visit our store, enjoy a tour of White Sands National Monument just 15 miles west of Alamogordo. You can also visit the New Mexico Museum of Space History or one of the many other wonderful attractions in this area of New Mexico. 

Spiny Oyster Shell

Deep purple Spiny Oyster Shell

Spiny Oyster Shell, also known as Spondylus Brodnip Princess, can be found in Baja, California and Mexico. The name Spondylus is a Latin word that means "spines on back." Brodnip was the name of the scientist who traveled with the explorer Cortez when they explored Baja, California. The name Princess was given to the shell when Cortez presented his marine discoveries to the King of Spain. The king's daughter loved the shell; thus, it was named after her.

This stone began to be exported for jewelry making in the Southwest in 1976 before Coral became available.  Spiny Oyster Shell comes in 3 main colors: red, orange, and purple. Sometimes you can also find it in white and yellow, but this is more rare.

Spiny Oyster Shell is said to carry the gentle, peaceful healing energy of the sea. It relaxes and soothes emotions, sensitivities, and stress.

Head to our online store at www.bowlinonline.com to view more pieces that feature Spiny Oyster Shell.

Dry Creek Turquoise

Dry Creek Turquoise, known by the Native Americans as "Sacred Buffalo Turquoise," is truly one of a kind! The Dry Creek turquoise mine is located on the Shoshone Indian Reservation near Battle Mountain, Nevada. Even though this turquoise was discovered in 1993, it wasn't until 1996 that it began to be used in jewelry. Most turquoise gets its color from the heavy metals in the ground where the stones form. However, Dry Creek Turquoise forms where there are no heavy metals present, which is a very rare occurrence. The lack of any color consistency makes this stone distinctive and unique from other forms of turquoise. As of yet, no other vein of Dry Creek Turquoise has been discovered anywhere else. When this current vein runs out, there will be no more. Any jewelry made with Dry Creek Turquoise is extremely rare, and as a result, can be fairly costly.

If you are interested in purchasing jewelry pieces made with Dry Creek Turquoise, head to our online store (www.bowlinonline.com) where we have a few items featured there. If you don't see what you are looking for online, simply click the "Contact Us" link to send us an email, and we will look in our 10 store locations to see if we can find you what you are looking for.

Continental Divide Trading Post

Continental Divide Trading Post is located on Interstate 10 (Exit 42) about 20 miles east of Lordsburg, New Mexico. 

This store has a large selection of Indian made jewelry and artifacts, as well as the tremendous variety of fireworks and porcelain dolls. You will also find a nice assortment of souvenir items that are offered at all our Bowlin Stores. 

When you are at our Continental Divide Store, you are only a few miles from the Shakespeare Ghost Town and Steins Railroad Ghost Town. If you will stay in the area for a few days, you can camp, hike and fish in the 2.7 million acres of the Gila (pronounced hee-la) National Forest. Here you will also find The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. 

So why not make Continental Divide Trading Post a place to stop and shop? We will show you what true southwestern hospitality is all about!

Kountry Krystal Stemware

We have just added online new Kountry Krystal Stemware! Comedian Jeff Foxworthy has long been known for his commentary on Redneck America. Ridge Top Kountry Krystal Stemware celebrates Foxworthy's humor with a 16oz. stemmed Mason jar beverage glass that comes complete with a Redneck coaster that features hilarious quotes from Jeff Foxworthy! Each glass comes packaged in an attractive box which also features Redneck quotes from Foxworthy. This makes a great gift idea...and there are 6 styles to choose from! Simply click on the link below to shop our selection:

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