Promote, protect, and preserve authentic Native American art. Our primary purpose is to promote, protect, and preserve authentic Native American art. IACA is the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. Stamped designs which show on the inside of the jewelry are frequently mechanically stamped.
Many Indian artists use a hallmark to identify their work.
The hallmark may be a symbol or a signature of the artist. Heishi strung shell or stone beads should be regular in cut and smooth to the touch. Fine heishi feels like liquid when run through the fingers. Indian jewelry is often expensive. Mechanically produced or imported products made with lower labor costs may cost considerably less.