Ortega’s Galloping Goose

Ortega’s Galloping Goose Gifts for everyone in your life!

On Historic Whiskey Row in beautiful Prescott Arizona, The Galloping Goose sells Native American and Western Jewelry, Art, Gifts, Home Decor and much much more!

Talking Stick: Sacred Item, Traditional Use- The Talking Stick is an Indigenous Tool symbolizing the Sacred Power of Fre...
08/13/2021

Talking Stick: Sacred Item, Traditional Use-
The Talking Stick is an Indigenous Tool symbolizing the Sacred Power of Free Speech.
Only one Talking Stick is often used in tribal meetings and ceremonies, and passed around- only the person holding the Talking Stick speaks, while others listen and understand.
This is a method to keep order and feel heard, reflecting the Native lifestyle and communication style which values cooperation over competition.

Maybe your family needs one-
Come check out our collection of small and large Ceremonial-grade talking Sticks, here at the Galloping Goose… And make sure to add “Do not hit your family members with the stick.”

The Pueblo Wedding Vase-Is an ancient double-spouted clay vessel still used in Traditional Pueblo wedding ceremonies.One...
08/13/2021

The Pueblo Wedding Vase-
Is an ancient double-spouted clay vessel still used in Traditional Pueblo wedding ceremonies.
One spout of the vessel represents the husband, and the other, the wife. The looped handle atop joining the two represents the unity achieved with marriage. In a traditional wedding ceremony, the groom's parents gift the wedding vase, from which then, the newly-weds drink from the double-spouts, as a symbol of consummating the marriage.

Come check out our large collection of Wedding Vases to gift to any special Lovers in your life, to give the hint you want grandkids, or to bless the wedding with a special traditional piece of the South-West.

Painted War Horse, an Art-The Native Americans valued their horses and held them in the highest esteem; Going into battl...
08/13/2021

Painted War Horse, an Art-
The Native Americans valued their horses and held them in the highest esteem; Going into battle was dangerous for both. It therefore made sense to apply war paint to their horses as well as themselves, before and after each battle- each warrior decorating with the symbolism of his personal achievements and his various spirit guides.
The Reasons for applying horse war paint was to send a Visual Messages of Marks of Distinction and Honor, to Mentally Prepare for battle, Symbols of Power and Magic, and to recall special events of their tribes history.

Following a battle: A triumphant warrior might apply paint to his horse, kept in deerskin pouches, so the tribe could see at a glance the outcome of the battle from a distance.

Come check out our collection of Painted Horses here at the Galloping Goose, made by featured Mexican artist …. who provides our store with colorfully painted 3D (multi-media) War Horse Heads.

Dream Catchers-are used by placing them at the head of ones bed. As the Dreams unfold throughout the night, good and bad...
08/13/2021

Dream Catchers-
are used by placing them at the head of ones bed.
As the Dreams unfold throughout the night, good and bad dreams are caught upon the web. Good dreams spiral back out, while bad dreams are caught and held as stones upon the web until mornings Light falls upon the dream catcher, burning and releasing the bad dream with the sun rays.

Come check out our collection of Dream Catchers at the Galloping Goose, and get a goodnight’s rest.

**Fun Fact**- Did you know, everyone has 2-5 dreams in a sleeps rest, but can be forgotten entirely after the first 5 minutes upon awaking?

Tiny Cactus Growth-Rate-Most cactus grow slowly, sprouting to the size of a large marble after 6-12 months, and only to ...
08/13/2021

Tiny Cactus Growth-Rate-
Most cactus grow slowly, sprouting to the size of a large marble after 6-12 months, and only to a few centimeters in height after 2-3 years, depending on the species. Most cacti grow 1-3 cm in height per year. There are a few notable exceptions that can grow up to 15 centimeters or more in height per year, with some saguaro cactus towering a mighty 75 feet high!
The plants have shallow root systems, about only 1.3 cm deep, to allow them to absorb as much water as possible. Therefore, with a cactus baby, it is important to avoid Overwatering, which will impede growth if it doesn’t kill the cactus of root-rot outright

Come check out our collections of Baby-cactus packages, which you can gift to a loved one, bringing the spirit of the desert to their home. We have at least 10 species on stock, to meet all your prickly needs.

**Fun Fact**- Cactus originates from the Greek name “Kaktos”- a name for a Spanish Artichoke. When the Spanish began settling the Deserts of the South-West, they used this word to refer to the spiky plant, which they compared to their artichoke.

Raku Pottery, Kiln Process-The art of Raku is an ancient tradition originating in 1574 from the Ming Dynasty in China- c...
08/13/2021

Raku Pottery, Kiln Process-
The art of Raku is an ancient tradition originating in 1574 from the Ming Dynasty in China- creating an entire family lineage dedicated to this Raku tea-cup craft. The word translating to “Fun or Delightful.”

Each Hand thrown vessel is made from a special clay …. which can withstand high heat. The pottery is fired in an outdoor kiln at a hi-temperature of 2000 Degrees Fahrenheit, then pulled out red-hot from the oven and placed in a pit filled with wood-shavings, as it is left to smolder. Not all pots survive this hot-process, but the ones that do are guaranteed to have strong ceramic.

Come check out our collection of Hand-made “Raku Dream Jars” made by local artist Jeremy Diller, here at the Galloping Goose.

Welcome to the Official page of Ortega’s Galloping Goose- Art Gallery and Gift store.We Are located on the corner of The...
08/11/2021

Welcome to the Official page of Ortega’s Galloping Goose- Art Gallery and Gift store.

We Are located on the corner of The historical Whiskey Row in Downtown Prescott, Arizona

Come and Check out our Wall of Kachina-Dolls,Our large Collection at Ortega’s Galloping Goose, each Fine-Doll carrying a...
08/11/2021

Come and Check out our Wall of Kachina-Dolls,
Our large Collection at Ortega’s Galloping Goose, each Fine-Doll carrying a valuable lesson which can be retold to loved ones.

Check out our Rug Collection at the Galloping Goose. Handmade by Native American Artists
08/11/2021

Check out our Rug Collection at the Galloping Goose. Handmade by Native American Artists

Peace Pipe: Sacred Item, Traditional Use & Origin-The Camulet, or “Peace-Pipe” was brought forth and smoked on momentous...
08/11/2021

Peace Pipe: Sacred Item, Traditional Use & Origin-
The Camulet, or “Peace-Pipe” was brought forth and smoked on momentous occasions. It was an integral part of Indigenous People’s political life, Inter-Tribal conferences and treaty negotiations.
The “Peace-Pipe was also at the very heart of their religious life. Medicine Men used it in sacred ceremonies to heal sickness, to ward off dangers and troubles, and to carry out their prayers, as it was believed that the smoke of “Grandfather Tobacco” lifted to the sky, where the Young Eagle spirits met grandfather and continued the journey of delivering the prayers to Father-Sky, or god.

The pipe styles varied from tribe to tribe, fashioning them from bone, wood, clay and a variety of stones. But in one respect, all were the same; all were sacramental and were believed to be of divine inspiration. The bowl where the offering was burned was believed to be the altar and was associated with the divine feminine aspect, assembled and joined by the Pipe Handle, the divine masculine.

Come and check out our collection of Peace-Pipes and other Native-Made Sacred artifacts at Ortega’s Galloping Goose in Downtown Prescott.

Paralyzed Kachina Story-The Hopis have a legend they retell about two Kachinas- Paralyzed Kachina (Tuhavi) and the Blind...
08/11/2021

Paralyzed Kachina Story-
The Hopis have a legend they retell about two Kachinas- Paralyzed Kachina (Tuhavi) and the Blind Mudhead (Koyemsi), in honor of these two men and to teach their children how we can overcome problems by working together.

Many years ago before horses, the Hopi tribe had to move from where they lived, forced to travel on foot. Two members could not make the journey- One was crippled and the other was blind. Everyone expected them to die, so they were left behind with some food and a tearful goodbye. The men found each other, and the determined crippled man climbed onto the back of the blind and directed him where to walk. Together, they survived by hunting and cooperating despite their individual weaknesses.

One Day, The Blind Mudhead and Crippled Kachina were roasting rabbit over a campfire when they were approached by an Ogre Kachina, terryfiing the two. The Ogre pulled back an arrow on his bow, first pointing it at them, and then pointing it down at the fire.
The Ogre let the arrow fly into the fire and ashes went into the eyes of the Blind Man. He rubbed his eyes and could miraculously see again. When the sparks flew up from the fire, they also landed on the legs of the Crippled Kachina. When he jumped up to escape the burning sparks, he found he could stand and walk again. Healed of their afflictions, they set off and eventually caught up and reunited with the tribe.

Come and Check out our Kachina-Doll Collection at Ortega’s Galloping Goose, each Fine-Doll carrying a valuable lesson which can be retold to loved ones.

Spiny Oyster Shell Lapidary Process- The Natives of the Southwest have perfected the art of Lapidary (Latin, Lapideaus- ...
08/11/2021

Spiny Oyster Shell Lapidary Process-
The Natives of the Southwest have perfected the art of Lapidary (Latin, Lapideaus- of stone)- the technique of cutting, polishing and engraving precious stones into jewelry- the art of the Silversmiths is thought to have been passed down to the Navajos by the Spanish Colonizers. One Stone that stands out is the use of Spiny Oyster Shell (Spondylus Varius).

The stone is not actually stone, nor oyster- the Bivalve Mollusk is more closely related to scallops, commonly sourced in the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), also found in many colors from North Carolina to Brazil. The shells of this non-endangered are usually the by-products of the food industry’s sustainable fisheries, and is sold by the shell in many colors, desired for their wavy-striation patterns and rich colors, ranging from light-pink, orange, red and purple.

The modern process of transforming this Ocean Raw-Material into jewelry is simple, and requires great skill and special equipment. The first step is to run the Spiny Oyster shell thru a small-trim saw and cut into the desired shapes. The process of soothing out the spines happens with 3 passes on the flat-lap grinder with the help of water, each pass a finer grit. Finally, the final polish is the longest process, no less than an hour on a buffer to attain a nice gloss. Then, the oyster is ready to be proffesonally engraved unto another medium, usually silver, to produce Spiny Oyster Earrings, Bracelets, Rings or any other Jewelry, and sold to local shops......

Like Ortega’s Galloping Goose, who proudly carries this Wearable Fine Art.come check out our Spiny Oyster Shell Jewelry!! 🦪

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Prescott, AZ
86303

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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