Authenticity
Native American art is the foundation of what we do
The Tanner family has been part of the Southwest trading tradition for six generations, dating back to 1872. Today, from our store in Farmington, NM, we buy directly from Native American artists throughout the year. The items we purchase can be found in our Farmington and Utah stores, as well as our online gallery.
Knowing who made a piece, and how it was made, is part of the trader's job. We consider it a privilege to represent these artists and to share what we know about their work with you.
How we label each piece
On every product page, the Details section lists what we know about the piece:
- Artist, when known
- Tribal affiliation, when known
- Turquoise mine or stone source, on turquoise pieces
- Metal and size
If a detail is not known, we leave it off rather than guess. Some older and vintage pieces come to us without a known maker, and we say so.
What else we carry
Our stores also carry pieces that are not Native-made, such as fine art by non-Native artists, furniture, décor, antiques, hats and clothing, chosen to complement the Native American work. These items are clearly labeled and are never presented as Native American-made.
Ask us anything
If you want to know more about a piece, its artist, or the turquoise in it, call us. We are glad to tell you what we know.
- Fifth Generation Trading Co., 232 W. Broadway, Farmington, NM: (505) 326-3211
- Tanner Trading, 550 Main Street, Park City, UT: (435) 645-9177