15th Annual Intertribal Marketplace November 5, 2005

Southern California?s largest Indian arts sale, featuring more than 100 American Indian artists returns to the community of Mt. Washington for its 15th year with more than 100 artists from around the country selling pottery, metal and nonmetal jewelry, sculptures, paintings, mixed media works, weaving, beadwork, woodcarving, and cultural items. This signature event celebrates the continuing traditions and new innovations of Native artists.

Throughout the weekend, see performances by powwow dancer Sam Bear Paw and hoop dance champion Terry Lee Goedel; traditional song, drumming, and dance by the Wild Horse Singers and Patrick Shendo-Mirabal, master artist of native flute; plus storytelling and other musical acts. Visitors can participate in family activities led by museum staff and enjoy Native food.

Admission for Autry National Center members is $5. General admission is $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors 62 and over, and free for children 6 years of age and under. Take the MTA Gold Line to the Marketplace (exit at the Southwest Museum station) and receive $2 off admission when you show your ticket stub. Intertribal Marketplace is sponsored by Southern California Edison.

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