Simply put, and as its name suggests, “diverse arts” encapsulates any object that does not neatly fall within the other more clearly delineated categories featured in the market. For instance, while “personal attire” may incorporate traditional beadwork and weaving, neither term aptly describes the art form. The same is true of many other objects under this broad classification, like Native American totems, dolls and figurative pieces. Unlimited in terms of styles, materials and techniques, it refers to functional, decorative and ritualistic items. This includes weapons, cradleboards, vessels, musical instruments and ornamental pieces, as well as pieces that more specifically honor cultural tradition, like medicine bags, pipes, hide paintings, parfleche items, tabletas, masks and sandpaintings. Eclectic by nature, its very broadness is what makes this category one of the most exciting…
