Great Finds from Local, Native American-Owned Businesses

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Nickel necklace: This necklace—made using a buffalo nickel, turquoise, sterling silver and deer antler—was handcrafted by Native Riders proprietor and Comanche descendent Kerry Mitchell, aka Lone Wolf.  $395, Native Riders, 5600 Gravenstein Highway S., Sebastopol, 707-829-8544, nativeridersarts.com (Karen Kizer)

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Dream catcher: This traditional piece–intended to catch bad dreams–is also made by Mitchell using willow, abalone and beads. $135, Native Riders, 5600 Gravenstein Highway S., Sebastopol, 707-829-8544, nativeridersarts.com (Karen Kizer)

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Goatskin vest: This and many other vests and jackets made by Mitchell feature fine detailing including hand-cut lacing. $1250, Native Riders, 5600 Gravenstein Highway S., Sebastopol, 707-829-8544, nativeridersarts.com (Karen Kizer)

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Dentalium earrings: Dentalium shells pair nicely with purple beads in these earrings by Anita Vega of Indigidesignz. Vega is an enrolled member of the Cloverdale Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians. She says her dream is "to present and promote indigenous representation of art and craft." $90, Indigidesignz @indigidesignz, indigidesignz.com (Indigidesignz)

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Abalone and pine nut:  Natural materials pair well in this set of earrings also by Vega. $90, Indigidesignz @indigidesignz, indigidesignz.com (Indigidesignz)

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Sling bag: This sling bag is handcrafted by Violet Wilder of Native Girl 40. $65, Native Girl 40, nativegirl40@mail.com, @Nativegirl40, facebook.com/nativegirl40bagsandpouches (Native Girl 40)

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Land Back backpack: Wilder makes backpacks as well. Here's one with an activist pop art print fabric by Native American artist Marlena Myles. $70, Native Girl 40, nativegirl40@mail.com, @Nativegirl40, facebook.com/nativegirl40bagsandpouches

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Little pouch: Wilder also offers pouches in a variety of fabrics. $20, Native Girl 40, nativegirl40@mail.com, @Nativegirl40, facebook.com/nativegirl40bagsandpouches (Native Girl 40)

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Graphic cards: Graphic designer Eric Wilder makes greeting cards in a variety of prints. Wilder is a member of the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians. $4 (each), $20 (for 6), Eric Wilder Graphics Co., ericwildergraphics.com (Eric Wilder Graphics)

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Art prints: Wilder also makes posters of his artworks. These designs are available in 11" x 17" posters. Eric Wilder Graphics Co., ericwildergraphics.com (Eric Wilder Graphics)

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"Finger doodles": Meyo Marrufo makes art prints and cards in variety of styles, which she, quite remarkably, designs on her smart phone. California Indian Museum and Cultural Center, 5250 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-579-3004, cimcc.org, Healdsburg Museum, 221 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, 707-431-3325, healdsburgmuseum.org (Meyo Marrufo)

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Bear and basket: A close-up of one of Marrufo's designs. California Indian Museum and Cultural Center, 5250 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-579-3004, cimcc.org, Healdsburg Museum, 221 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, 707-431-3325, healdsburgmuseum.org (Meyo Marrufo)

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Beaded bird: Marrufo translates some of her designs into beadwork like this quail medallion. California Indian Museum and Cultural Center, 5250 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-579-3004, cimcc.org, Healdsburg Museum, 221 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, 707-431-3325, healdsburgmuseum.org (Meyo Marrufo)