Transformational Object: A Mid 19th C. Laguna / Acomita Water Jar
- by Jamie Compton
- in My Thoughts on Native Art
- posted August 29, 2019
Transformational Object When I find an object that grabs me to my core, I know that a new path in my life is going to open up. I can feel the energy pulling me into an unknown space. I’ve been doing this collecting long...
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The Great Wall
- by Jamie Compton
- in A closer look...
- posted August 24, 2019
Well, maybe not great, but for my 15 ft by 15 ft gallery, it’s about as great as I can get. The totem borders the left side and topped by a Hopi tableta, centered by the classic Navajo child’s size blanket and then framed...
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Pueblo Buffalo Headdress
- by Jamie Compton
- in New Gallery Item
- posted August 23, 2019
This buffalo headdress measures 32″ x 20″ x 10″ as shown on its stand. This headdress has wonderful age to it and is in prime condition with no restoration. Considering its wear, the age is assumed to be the last quarter of the 19th...
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Participating in the Antique American Indian Art Show at the Railyards in Santa Fe
- by Jamie Compton
- in Gallery News
- posted August 9, 2019
I will be at the Antique American Indian Art Show at El Museo in the Railyards in Santa Fe starting this Tuesday Evening for the opening night party. I will be showing an assortment of items from my gallery at 28 Burro Alley also...
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I’m Showing at the Great Southwestern Antiques Show in ABQ Aug. 2 – 4
- by Jamie Compton
- in Gallery News
- posted July 24, 2019
The Great Southwestern Antique Show Founded in 1999 the Great Southwestern Antique Show has grown to be the largest Antique Event in New Mexico and the Southwest. The show features dealers from around the country and the world. Offerings at the show include Fine...
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Pueblo Felt Cap
- by Jamie Compton
- in New Gallery Item
- posted July 10, 2019
This old Pueblo felt cap measures about 7″ in diameter and drops in length to 10.5″. This cap dates to the late 19th century. The body of the cap is pressed felt and the drops appear to be buckskin and ermine pelt based on...
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Wonderful Plains Indian Hide Sewing Case
- by Jamie Compton
- in New Gallery Item
- posted July 9, 2019
Possibly Sioux / Lakota Origins? This sewing case, circa 1880, measures approximately 10 x 6 inches, spreading to a thickness of about 1″ with its contents. I was told that the hide is bear, but I rather think it’s cowhide, black and worn smooth...
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I’m Participating in The Cody Old West Show in Santa Fe this Weekend
- by Jamie Compton
- in Gallery News
- posted June 19, 2019
I will have a booth space at the Old West Show this weekend hosted at the Santa Fe Convention Center downtown on Marcy Street. Please come by and say hello! Since I’ll be at the show all weekend, my gallery will be closed Friday...
Read More James Compton Gallery to participate with the ARTsmart’s Edible Art Tour (EAT)
- by Jamie Compton
- in Gallery News
- posted May 30, 2019
Edible Art Tour Friday June 14! This coming Friday, June 14th I will be joining both Los Magueyes (the wonderful Mexican restaurant to my immediate North) as well as the B&B Bakery (the very popular baker of all sorts of treats – immediately to...
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Historic Pueblo Cradleboards
- by Jamie Compton
- in A closer look...
- posted May 17, 2019
One of my favorite things to collect are the historic Pueblo Cradleboards. They were used to carry the babies around for the first year or two. Most of the boards I have found have been reduced down to the simple, plain board. All the...
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