FLAGSTAFF ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE
JULY 9-10-11, 2010 - Up in the Cool Pines!
25th Annual FLAGSTAFF SUMMER SHOWCASE


FLAGSTAFF ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE

 

THE 25th ANNUAL FLAGSTAFF
ANTIQUE SUMMER SHOWCASE

JULY 9, 10, 11 , 2010

IS PLEASE TO ANNOUNCE
"HIGHLIGHTS OF AN ARIZONA TRADITION"
AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY & ART

Arizona has a uniqueness all it's own with a history rich of tales from the Wild Wild West. In fact, Arizona was where the famous Indian chiefs, Geronimo and Cochise led their people against the frontiersmen. And it is here where the largest population of 14 American Indian tribes still reside. The largest of all Indian tribes, the Navajos, calls Arizona home and they've made history with the many tribe-unique traditions carried on still today. Famous for their works with silver, pottery and handmade rugs, their creations are highly regarded.

 

Silversmithing is said to have been introduced to the Navajo while they were in captivity at Fort Sumber in new Mexico in 1864. Their progress of this learned art, started a long tradition of silversmiths making handmade jewelry that included bracelets, tobacco flasks, necklaces as well as earrings, buckles and bolos, hair ornaments and pins.

 

Jewelry styles remain different to every American Indian tribe and it takes a trained eye to be able to identify such differences. The Flagstaff Antique Summer Showcase is pleased to announce that Merlin Carlson, owner of Old Adobe Traders, will be honored at the show. As their website states, "Merlin is a knowledgeable and sought-after appraiser for both museum and private collections. He is the most frequently recommended appraiser for Native American collections by major museums in the Los Angeles area." Merlin's specialty is bringing authentic Native American to you as well as helping you learn about the areas of art that interest you. So if you are interested in learning the true history of all kinds of Native American art, you'll be pleasantly enlightened visiting Merlin's booth!

Also at the show will be a variety of authentic antiques that include Nielsen Antiques who features more than sixty feet of Oak Furniture highlighting styles such as Country French, European and Early American.
Plus, you'll also want to pay attention to Minor's Antiques, who specialize in Early Americana, Mercantile and Advertising. Exhibitors from throughout the region will be displaying and selling a wide variety of antiques and collectibles including European, Victorian and early American antiques, collectibles, jewelry, pottery, glass, locks, furniture, western antiques and collectibles, Native American artifacts, rugs,
Kachinas, art, jewelry and much more.

Join Arizona Antique Shows for their 25th Annual Flagstaff Summer Showcase
Dates: July 9-10-11, 2010.
Location: Coconino County Fairgrounds, Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff. Take I-17 north or south, exit 337.


Show hours: Friday & Saturday, July 9 & 10 are 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, July 11 are 10 am to 4 pm. *FREE parking.*


For more information call 602-717-7337


"The Hunt is On!"