The selection is stunning but when my sisters and I entered, a gentleman working the gallery audibly said to a coworker that they should start charging for people to enter the space. I had suggested to my family that we come, due to the beautiful collection. It was incredibly disappointing. Beautiful to go to see a wonderful selection of Charles Loloma bracelets and museum quality rugs, but none of the group I arrived with could shake the experience of that.
Someone offered to put a box of pieces I had purchased at a different shop, in the office to keep safe while my family browsed, but the same individual who made the comment earlier intervened and placed it awkwardly on a bench next to where I had been standing, in the front gallery entrance and constantly reminded me that it was there.
The rest of the people managing the space were helpful and present, and the woman helping my mother with her purchase was very friendly. I think it’s just a subjective experience, so if you’re queer or brown or young, you might have a weird time depending on...
Read moreShiprock Gallery is an top notch, historical representation of Native American art of large and small proportions. Meaning there are the highest collector displays, of paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and all being vintage and very high standard of collections. For those discerning collectors or of a curious mind, or both and more. It is very inconspicuous at The NE corner of the mall and it is located UPSTAIRS. It will not...
Read moreI have followed Shiprock on Facebook for years and finally had the opportunity to visit Santa Fe this month. Shiprock was at the top of my must see list and it did not disappoint. We were buzzed in to the store on the second level and had the chance to look at the great pieces they had to offer. The Shiprock curations are incredible. The best in...
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