Tanner's Indian Arts

Fourth Generation Southwest Indian Art Dealer, Joe E Tanner has been in the Southwest Indian Art business the entirety of his life. Tanner’s great-grandfather Seth Tanner and grandfather Joe built trading posts throughout the Southwest area and began trading with the Native Americans in the middle 1800s.

Today, along with wife Cynthia and children Jonathan and Emerald, Joe specializes in all-natural gem-quality turquoise, as well as authentic handmade Native American Jewelry, pottery, and hand-woven rugs.

Joe describes his business as the “brokering of art and local commodities”. The focus of Tanner’s Indian Arts is the handling of genuine, authentic, and truly collectible goods.

Website
Mapped location of Tanner's Indian Arts

Address

237 W Coal Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301

Phone

(505) 863-6017

In addition to Joe, Tanner's also boasts one of Gallup's brightest talents in his daughter, Emerald. Emerald has become a much sought-after fifth-generation trader by the MET and Smithsonian Insitutitions for various collaborations. In 2020, Emerald Tanner was highlighted in Travel & Leisure Magazine in an article about the future of Native American Traders being women.

By appointment only, this gem of the Southwest is both an art gallery and museum in it’s own right. Whether you’re looking for all-natural gem-quality turquoise, authentic handmade jewelry, or natural spun hand-woven rugs, Tanner’s is the destination of choice. Call and make an appointment, today!

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