Welcome to Silver Moon Traders, located in Houston, Texas since 1990. As a home based sole proprietorship, my goal is to offer you the finest artifacts by both Native American artisans and Southwestern craftsmen.

Items listed as Native American are made by Native Americans. Every effort is made to verify authenticity and I hand-select all items. I buy only from selected vendors, or purchase directly from the artist. I don't buy block (powdered and reconstituted stones), nor do I buy from vendors who import items and pass them off as Native-made. Annually I make trips to New Mexico, and have the ability to occasionally place special orders, so if you don't see something you really want, ask. I'll make every effort to obtain it for you. Drop me an email for more information.

Since I actively attend pow-wows and festivals here in Texas, keep in mind that most items are subject to prior sale at these gatherings. I'll make every effort to get the site updated as quickly as possible after a show. Please remember that items on my site are one of a kind, handmade pieces. If you see something you really want, order it when you see it. When I sell a piece, there is no guarantee that I can get another one exactly like the first one.

About Fetishes:

The Zuni Indians of western New Mexico believe that a true fetish is a representation of the animal it is thought to resemble. For example, if a stone or part of the landscape resembles a bear, then the spirit of that animal is captured and resides in that object. It is thought that a person can gain access to the powers of the animal by properly feeding and caring for the fetish, giving it cornmeal and water, and offering it gifts of turquoise and coral (the bundles often tied to a carved animal fetish).

On each fetish page it will give the characteristic or quality of the fetish.

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