Millicent Rogers Museum

In 1947, Millicent Rogers, granddaughter of one of the original founders of Standard Oil[1] and a talented designer and patron of the arts, moved to Taos, NM.

A passionate collector, her collection of Native American jewelry and weavings is an important part of Southwestern arts and design.

Zuni kachinas are believed to live in remote northeastern Arizona and bring life by giving rain and additional support, such as promote success for hunters and farmers, combat depletion of fur-bearing animals over the 19th and 20th centuries, or influence peoples' prosperity or well-being.

[13] Santos, developed in the late 17th century, are religious icons painted on a flat board (retablos) or carved out of wood (bultos).

[14] Tinware, likely introduced from Mexico and Spain, was used for religious adornments and household objects, such as sconces and mirrors and became increasingly popular in mid-19th century.

[16] The museum store offers multicultural artwork of leading local artists, including jewelry, ceramics, textiles, woodwork, graphics and photography.