Largest Antique Indian Art Show in the Country

19th Annual Marin Indian Art Show presents the largest collection of antique Indian art and a wide array of contemporary Indian art from both continents.

19th Annual Marin Indian Art Show
THE LARGEST EVENT OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY!
Feb. 22, 10-6 & Feb. 23, 11-5
Marin Center Exhibition Hall & Embassy Suites, San Rafael, CA.
$8 adults, under 17 free

Handmade jewelry by Charles Loloma, bronze sculptures by Francisco Zuniga, Mayan plates from the 11th century, turn of the century kachina dolls, and Pacific Northwest carvings dating back several hundred years will be among the many items of antique art on display at the upcoming 19th Annual Marin Indian Art Show, Feb. 22 -23 at the Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, California.

Considered to be a cultural arts classroom, this two-day event is sponsored by KR Martindale Show Management. Bringing together arts from both Americas, the displays represent art items of daily life among Native American cultures, including pre-Columbian and Latin American art.

Special activities include a book signing by Barry Friedman, author of "Chasing Rainbows: Collecting American Indian Trade & Camp Blankets" (Bulfinch Press) and a two-hour seminar (Sat. 3-5) on Regalia of the Spirit Dog". Co-sponsored by the Marin Museum of the American Indian, this event features scholars and experts on the topic of the material culture of the horse.

The event will also highlight some of today's most exciting artists, sculptors, and jewelers, including Aaron Freeland, John Balloue, Michael Horse, and Baje Whitethorne.

In a modern day gallery setting, more than 225 knowledgeable antique dealers and contemporary Native American artists will be on hand to talk about the items they bring to the show.

Martindale, sponsor of the countrys largest Indian Art shows, has a passion indigenous art that began when he was a young boy. A member of the Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association, he is dedicated to preserving native art through cultural shows such as this one.

Tickets are $8 for adults, and free for children 17 and under. For information: 818-905-9299 or 800-656-9278. Visit www.americanindianartshow.com or ticketweb.com (866-468-3398).
Electronic art is available.
Media Contact, Karen Pierce Gonzalez 707-792-4376