Book: The Native American Curio Trade In New Mexico by Jonathan Batkin

A detailed study of the curio trade that flourished in New Mexico from the late nineteenth century through the mid-twentieth. Batkin traces how trading posts, museums, and early dealers shaped the market for Native American art and souvenirs, documenting artisans, traders, and shops with exceptional clarity. Includes over 200 black-and-white photographs, period advertisements, and historic shop interiors. Published by the Museum of New Mexico Press.

A really good read for collectors of Native American jewelry written by the former Director of the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. You can read more about this excellent reference book at the Wheelwright Museum.