What does it mean to be a Licensed Zuni Trader?
The Zuni tribe requires those who buy jewelry from tribal members on the reservation to purchase a license annually. The cost of the license is $1000 per year. Only Licensed Zuni Traders may visit artists to purchase their arts and crafts. Most artists work in their homes, so licensed traders are permitted to visit homes to purchase Zuni jewelry and crafts. Towayalane has been a licensed trader for many years and we regularly visit Zuni to buy directly from the artists.
