Arthur W. Erickson, Inc. specializes in 19th and early 20th Century American Indian art and material culture. The items on this site indicate the items that we are interested in, including: Indian Basketry, Beadwork, Art Work, Navajo Jewelry, Indian Pottery, Navajo Rugs and blankets; Eskimo Arts and artifacts: Pre-historic and historic carved ivory, bone, and wood arts; Tribal Arts.Our brick and mortar store has been established in the West End of Downtown Portland since 1974. We have always and continue to have a fantastic time finding and dealing in the arts.
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This is the online version of our store, located in the Cultural District of downtown Portland, Oregon. Arthur's deep appreciation for the American Indian, the culture, tradition and history began as a boy growing up in Eastern Oregon. When he was a graduate student, studying law, he walked into an antique shop and purchased his first Navajo rug.
We consign in the areas of our interest, which is in a wide range of Native American art and material culture, as well 19th and 20th Century Native American items from Oregon, Washington and the Great Plateau, and historic, Pre-historic, Eskimo arts. Other tribal arts are of interest, as well. The items on our website reflect our areas of interest. Our commission is 30% of the price realized.
The sheep horn spoons of the Columbia River Basin, elegantly carved, reveal a simple but compelling artistry expressive of the ways in which the tribes along the river embedded art into everyday life. The Columbia River runs south through Washington State before continuing west along the border between Washington and Oregon, passing from high desert to temperate rain forest as it drains a vast intermontane plateau between the Rocky Mountains and Cascade Range.
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Lindsay L.
Sep 29, 2016
I popped into this store today because I spotted some gorgeous turquoise jewelry. The owner has curated a wonderful selection of Native American artwork, jewelry, baskets, blankets, pottery. I walked away with a beautiful Hopi pendant, but could have definitely purchased many more beautiful pieces. Stop in to this store! You will not be disappointed.
