Heard Museum
Seasons Greetings!
Step inside our newly renovated, award-winning shop, where the sparkle of the season meets the timeless artistry of Native makers. This year’s Holiday Gift Guide is designed to feel like walking through our shop during the holidays, with glowing lights, artfully dressed trees, with treasures waiting to be discovered. We invite you to explore authentic art for the passionate collector, the jewelry devotee, the design lover, and the style-at-home enthusiast who treasures beauty in every detail. Every page reflects the spirit of our shop, worldclass, yet warm and welcoming.
By choosing gifts from our shop, you’re not only giving something extraordinary, you’re also supporting Indigenous artists and keeping cultural traditions alive. It’s a gift that carries meaning, beauty, and connection.
We’re delighted to share this season of joy with you. May these pages spark inspiration for Christmas, Hanukkah, and every celebration, filling your holidays with warmth, light, and meaning.
Warmest wishes,
Kelly Gould Director of Retail Operations
Heard Member Discount – 10% off
With a Heard Museum membership enjoy free admission, discounts at the shop and café, and exclusive benefits and events all year round. Become a member or gift a membership this holiday season.
Medicine of the People
$15 | Various Options | 2” diameter
Handcrafted by Virginia Boone, these healing balms are rooted in Navajo tradition passed down through generations. Each 0.75 oz tin offers soothing care inspired by ancestral wisdom.
Prickly Pear Chocolate
$7.50 | 4.5oz
Prickly Pear Candies
$8 (each) | Taffy 8oz | Jellies 3oz
Small Pottery Figure
Folk Art Chicken
$15 | Monty Begay (Navajo) | 6” tall, 1.5” wide, 2” deep
$50 | John Whiterock (Navajo) | 5.5” tall, 2” wide
Large Stuffed Bear
$70 | Elmer Thompson (Navajo) | 16” tall, 18” wide, 9” deep
Puzzle
$24 | Monica Nuvamsa (Hopi) | Various Designs | 72 pieces | 7.25” diameter finished puzzle
$32 | Small: 11” long, 9.5” tall, 4” wide
$60 | Large: 16” long, 15” tall, 4” wide
$25 | Rose Baker (Navajo) | 9” tall
Delight the children in your life with these handmade Navajo dolls and stuffed animals. Each piece is one of a kind and crafted with care in a variety of sizes and colors.
Stuffed Horse
Audris Joe (Navajo)
Velvet Doll
Geometric Tan Rectangle Scarf
$275 | Jamie Okuma (Luiseño, Shoshone-Bannock, Wailaki) | 50% silk /50% cashmere | Manufactured in Italy | 70” long, 26” wide
Jamie Okuma (b. 1977) an enrolled member of the La Jolla Band of Mission Indians with Shoshone-Bannock, Wailaki, Luiseño, and Okinawan heritage, is a multidisciplinary artist and designer celebrated for her elaborate soft sculptures, intricate beadwork, and wearable art. In 2000, at just 22, Okuma became the youngest artist to win “Best of Show” at the Santa Fe Indian Art Market, establishing her prominence in the art world. Her practice naturally expanded into culturally informed fashion, where she designs couture and ready-to-wear collections, as well as adorned accessories and shoes. In 2023, Okuma made history as the first Native American designer admitted to the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Leather Handbag
$2,000 | Thomas “Breeze” Marcus | (Akimel /Tohono O’odham)
Renowned graffiti artist Thomas “Breeze” Marcus bring his design sense from street art to wearable art with this sleek leather handbag.
Includes an adjustable crossbody strap and dust cover bag.
White Flowers on Blue Scarf
$300 | 100% silk twill |
Manufactured in Italy | 54” long, 54” wide
Butterflies & Roses Scarf
$225 | 70% cotton/30% silk |
Manufactured in Italy | 70” long, 26” wide
Jamie Okuma
(Luiseño, Shoshone-Bannock, Wailaki)
Asymmetrical Earrings
$900 | Dylan Poblano (Zuni) | Sterling Silver | 5.25” long, 2” wide
Butterfly Ring
$380 | Joel Pajarito (Santo Domingo) | Sterling Silver | butterfly 1.25” wide, 1.375” long, band 0.3125” wide, size 8
Majestic Figures
$55 | Hardcover | 128 pages | 12.24” tall, 9.25” wide
Strata Chevron Bracelet
$1,200 | Maria Samora (Taos) | Sterling Silver | 1.125” wide, 5.875” inside circumference, 1” wrist opening, 6.875” total
Shattered T-Shirt
$36 | Loren Aragon (Acoma Pueblo) and Valentina Aragon (Navajo), ACONAV | Adult Sizes SM – 2XL
Founded by Loren Aragon (Acoma Pueblo) and Valentina Aragon (Navajo), ACONAV is a brand known for blending cultural heritage with modern style.
Key Ring
$150 | Peter Nelson (Navajo) | Silver & Turquoise | 2.125” long, 1” wide
Bolo
$2,300 | Ivan Howard (Navajo) | Sterling Silver & Apache Blue Turquoise | 2.5” wide, 1.75” long, 1.75” tips, 49” long cord with tips
Money Clip
$200 | Anderson Koinva (Hopi) | Sterling Silver | 1.75”tall, 1” wide
Belt Buckle
$1,800 | Duane Maktima (Laguna) | Silver & Ithaca Peak Turqoise | 3” long, 2.25” tall, for 1.25 wide belt
Alabaster & Turquoise Buffalo Fetish
$108 | Lynn Quam (Zuni) |
2.25” tall, 1” wide, 3.75” long
In Zuni tradition, fetishes are small carvings believed to hold spiritual significance, often serving as protectors, guides, or sources of strength.
Sifter Basket
$250 | Vernita Jackson (Hopi) | 17” long, 14” tall, 4.5” deep
Blue Corn Pancake Mix & Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup
$15 | 19oz mix, 7oz syrup
Burnwater Pattern Rug
$425 | 16.5” tall, 16” wide
Acoma Fine Line Pottery Plate
$1,100 | Rebecca Lucario (Acoma) | 0.5” deep, 6” diameter
This small plate by Rebecca Lucario, Best of Show Winner at the 2025 Heard Museum Guild’s Art Fair & Market, showcases the intricate radial designs and harmonious color palette that define her work.
Featuring earth-toned lines, this piece demonstrates remarkable symmetry and precision, all arranged by eye rather than measured instruments.
Artisan Goat Milk Soap
$16 each | MudHead | Various Scents | 6oz | 3.5” long, 2.5” tall, 1.25” deep
Ornament Marketplace
November 28 – 30, 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.*
Celebrate the season with handmade American Indian ornaments in a vibrant range of styles and mediums at the Heard Museum Shop’s Annual Ornament Marketplace. Meet the artists and discover pieces that will make your holiday gifts and décor as meaningful as the moments you share with your loved ones.
This year’s signature ornament by Sampson Gray (Navajo), features a Sun Face design, a symbol of warmth, life, and harmony. These sterling silver ornaments are available in a limited edition of 40, each signed and numbered by the artist.
The 2025 Signature ornament will go on sale at 10 a.m. on the first day of Ornament Marketplace, Friday, Nov. 28 for $195 each in-store and online.*
* Members Early Access: Heard Museum members can enter the Ornament Marketplace starting at 9 a.m.
*All ornaments are available while supplies last, so visit early for optimal selection. Due to the handmade nature of these items, there will be slight color and style variations between ornaments. Signature ornament cannot be held for purchase prior to the event.
Holidays at the Heard
December 27 – 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A beloved Phoenix tradition, Holidays at the Heard is the must-see event of the season for your family, friends, and out-of-town guests!
Enjoy live performances from Eric Hernandez (Lumbee), Grammy®-nominee Aaron White (Northern Ute/Diné), Sydney Marian (Diné) Chi’Chino Spirit O’odham Dance Group, hands-on family activities, and, of course, time to explore the incredible exhibitions currently on view. Monday, Dec. 29 will focus on weaving through the lens of the story, The Goat in the Rug. Come for story time, crafts, and to meet some adorable goat friends!
A detailed schedule is available at heard.org/events.
These ornaments go on sale Nov. 28th
Heard Museum History & Collections
$29 | Edited by Anne E. Marshall | Softcover | 96 pages | 10.75” tall, 8.5” wide
This book follows the history of the Heard Museum from the private collection of Dwight and Maie Heard to the internationally recognized museum it is today. Historic photographs and information are presented alongside photos of work from the collections that intersect with significant historical events in the life of the museum.
& Modernism
$65 | Hardcover | 208 pages | 9” tall, 12” wide
Houzous: A Retrospective View
$65 | Hardcover | 192 pages | 11.25” tall, 9.75” wide
Toward the Morning Sun
$45 | Softcover | 110 pages | 9” tall, 12” wide
Bob
Komansi (Comanche) Katsina Doll
$400 | Augustine Mowa III (Hopi) | 12.5” tall, 7” wide, 4.25” tall
Carved in the old style and adorned with an array of natural feathers, this Komansi Katsina by Hopi artist Augustine Mowa III represents the Comanche as a neighboring tribe of the Hopi. Old style katsina carving emphasizes traditional proportions, natural materials, and a more simplified form, offering a closer reflection of historic pieces.
Heard Water Serpent Journal
$30 | embossed faux leather cover | 5.75” wide, 8.5625” tall
Inspired by the blackware pottery traditions of the Southwest pueblos, this journal features a striking black-on-black design featuring a water serpent.
The water serpent is a powerful symbol across many Native cultures of the Southwest, representing the vital forces of water, life, and balance.
Heard Museum Pens
$3 each | Various Options | 5.75” long
Flat Star Basket
$250 | Cinthia Ami (Hopi) | 10/12” diameter, 0.5” deep
Corn Boy Ka’e Katsina Doll
$3,000 | Kerry David (Hopi/Navajo) | 7.75” tall, 2.125” wide, 1.875” deep
Kerry David was awarded Best of Show at the 2025 Katsina Doll Marketplace. This katsina is carved in the contemporary style from traditional cottonwood root, combining cultural tradition and modern expression. The “Corn Boy” figure embodies Hopi prayers for growth and abundance.
Pottery Vessel
$10,000 | Richard Zane Smith (Wyandot) | 7.75” tall, 11.25” diameter
This vessel by Richard Zane Smith transforms clay into a visually striking illusion of woven basketry. Each hand-textured strip is individually shaped and layered, creating a rich interplay of color and pattern.
Earl Plummer Necklace
$10,500 | Earl Plummer (Navajo) | Sterling Silver & Coral | 19” length, 1” width, tapers to 0.25” at clasp
Reversible Earrings
$4,000 | Boyd Tsosie (Navajo) | 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Coral, Lapis, Sugilite, and Morenci, Royston, and Apache Blue Turquoise | 3” long, 0.4375” wide
Sterling Silver & Turquoise Pin
$10,000 | Leekya Deyuse (Zuni) | Sterling Silver & Turquoise | 2.5” wide, 3” long
Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889–1966) is regarded as one of the most important modern Zuni carvers. This turquoise and sterling silver pin is a rare and unique example of his artistry.
3rd Phase Chief’s Blanket
$4,500 | Treva Begay (Navajo) | 24” wide, 48” long
“Dancers at Zuni”
$5,000 | Fritz Scholder (Luiseño) | Framed Print | 28.25” tall, 35.25” long, 1.25” deep including frame
“What’s Precious”
$12,000 | Roxanne Swentzell (Santa Clara) | Original Clay Sculpture | 23” tall, 9” wide, 14” deep
Gift
Services
Let us take care of all your gift-giving needs this year!
Complimentary Gift Wrapping
Ask one of our sales associates in store, or select giftwrap at checkout online, and consider it done!
Gift Cards
Not sure which treasure to choose?
Give the gift of choice with a museum shop gift card. Available in any amount.
Buy online pick up in store available.
Shipping Available. Avoid the post office lines. Let us expertly pack and ship your purchases, with tracking and insurance.
Check out our holiday card selection. We have a variety of Native-made designs to make your Holiday greetings stand out!
$15 | Wintercount Card | Various Designs Availible | 5x7”
$18 | Youth Art Card | Various Designs Availible | 5x7”
Yellow Gold & Multi-Stone Pendant
$7,200 | Boyd Tsosie (Navajo) | 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Coral, Lapis, Sugilite, & Fox, Carico Lake, Morenci, Orville Jack Turquoise | 4” long including bail, 0.875” wide
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