Jewels & Java Native American Arts & Crafts

Above, the Jewels & Java store in Gallup, New Mexico. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Following my dinner tonight at Genaro's in Gallup, I did a little cruising around historic downtown Gallup.

I eventually found my way on Route 66 and spotted the Jewels & Java Native American Arts & Crafts store. I've passed by it many times and never stopped in. Until now.

Inside are lots of Indian arts and crafts from the Navajo, Zuni and other tribes. They have very nice things in the store.

Merchandise includes carved knives, paintings, kachinas, jewelry, pottery, stone carvings and other items. I picked up a small stone carving of a corn tower.

Here's some photos:

Above, a general view of the store. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, carved knives. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, silver & turquoise bracelets. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, yours truly. 

Above, the corn tower stone carving. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, yours truly with an eye-catching mural. 

If you are a collector of Native American art, or even if you're just a tourist passing through Gallup, be sure to stop in Jewels & Java.

Their address:

100 West Historic Highway 66
Gallup, New Mexico, 87301

Phone: 505-722-4545