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  Authenticity   LomaSiiva™ is dedicated to authentic Native American artistry.  We verify that an artist is actually a member of the Tribe they claim and are enrolled in that Tribe. This allows us to issue the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) ..

  How to Authenticate Genuine Turquoise ​Turquoise Turquoise: this mineral is formed by a foundation of copper, then water, aluminum and phosphorus joins the crowd. Once all these elements are together turquoise can form. Differing amounts of ..

  How to differentiate Handmade vs Handcrafted Native American artwork Handcrafted items are made of commercial materials. Which means these items are made from materials that are all commercially manufactured.  An example of this is a he..

  How to Authenticate a Native American Baskets Native basketry is beautiful in its simplicity. All native baskets that are made with natural materials are finished on both the inside and the outside. There aren’t any broken strands stickin..

How to Authenticate a Katsina (AKA Kachina)   Katsina is a Hopi word.  Katsina (Kah’ sti nah) are spirits that are intertwined with the Hopi people of the Southwest. The Hopi people of Northern Arizona are the only Tribe with katsinum (Kah’ t..