Wright's Collection of Indian Art, Albuquerque

This is like Ali Baba's cave, if he were a Native American. The oldest Indian business in the area (started in 1907, and still in Albuquerque, NM) is a large, elegant space with beautifully displayed merchandise. They buy everything from the artists they represent, so it is all absolutely authentic - and somewhat pricey, but good values for what you get. This is not the place for cheapo souvenirs! For really dazzling jewelry - some really contemporary and some recognizably Indian - for all kinds of hand made pottery, paintings, sculpture, masks, and little fetishes; this is the place. The staff is very friendly and very knowledgeable. They will tell you all about who made a piece, what it means, and so forth. They have a really good layaway, too - you have a whole year to pay it off, with no interest or other costs. I heartily recommend this gallery to anyone interested in Indian arts and crafts, and anyone interested in learning about them. It is like a whole foreign culture, but at Wright's the people really can explain the beautiful things they carry. It is a bit out-of-the-way, in a residential area, but well worth the visit. We could have spent all day!