About Matt Wood's Antique American Indian Art, llc
Matt Wood's Antique American Indian Art, llc (AAIA)
specializes in Native North American art and artifacts from all time periods, with an emphasis on artifacts crafted in the 19th and early 20th centuries. A family business for over 50 years, owners Matt Wood and now retired Len Wood have been leaders in the American Indian Art and Artifact industry. In October 2014, Matt moved the business headquarters from Laguna Beach, CA to Bothell, Washington, and on October 1, 2021 AAIA will officially move to Oak Harbor on beautiful Whidbey Island. The new gallery location will also present a private museum that showcases art and artifacts from throughout North America. Five primary regions of Native America will have permanent exhibits: Northwest including Alaska, Southwest, Plains, Plateau and Great Lakes making this one of the most comprehensive museums in the state of Washington. The Museum grand opening is scheduled for Spring / Summer 2022 (TBA). The Gallery boast one of the nations most extensive inventories of fine Native arts, both antique and modern. The primary business is online through AntiqueAmericanIndianArt.com. Initially, the gallery will be open by appointment with regular hours TBA. Matt and Len Wood are Founding Members of the Antique Tribal Arts Dealers Association (ATADA). They have been active participants in major trade shows throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington. Matt Wood's AAIA, llc hosts an ever-growing Online Catalog, with high-quality photographs and detailed descriptions of current inventory available for purchase. AAIA, llc maintains an extensive library on Native American artifacts and values research & education in the field. Public & private lectures and consultations are hosted regularly by Matt Wood, and AAIA's online appraisal service educates hundreds of people monthly on their own Indian artifacts. Matt Wood's AAIA, llc provides professional cleaning and restoration services for Navajo rugs, Indian basketry, Pueblo pottery, Indian jewelry, beadwork, and Kachina doll carvings. Always selling, buying, consigning, appraising, and restoring American Indian art, Matt Wood's AAIA, llc is at your service. |
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COMING OCTOBER 1
2021 We are proud to announce the opening of a NEW GALLERY AND the Whidbey Island Native Arts Museum in the beautiful town of Oak Harbor, WA on Whidbey Island, 50 Miles north of Seattle. Antique American Indian Art, llc WINAM PO Box 901 50 NE Midway Blvd. Oak Harbor, WA 98277 No shipments received at the Midway street address at this time. The PO Box is active. Shipments which require a street address for our PO Box need to use the following address: 1155 SE City Beach St. #901 Oak Harbor, WA 98277-9998 |
About Matt Wood (Owner)
Raised in Southern California, Matt has been a life-long outdoor enthusiast, musician, and Indian art dealer. Matt's early introduction to the Indian art industry came at the young age of 8, when his father, noted Indian art dealer Len Wood, opened up a Native American art gallery, Len Wood's Indian Territory, in 1969 in Laguna Beach, California.
Joining the family business full-time in 1985, Matt has since traveled extensively throughout the United States researching, buying and selling fine North American Indian art and artifacts. He lectures in both private and public settings, with a particular focus on the history and analysis of Navajo rugs, native basketry and pueblo pottery. He also exhibits his finest artifacts at major trade shows across the nation throughout the year.
Married to his life partner Cynthia, and having raised two daughters and now with three grandchildren, Matt is looking forward to sharing his story, and the artifacts he has found, with you.
Joining the family business full-time in 1985, Matt has since traveled extensively throughout the United States researching, buying and selling fine North American Indian art and artifacts. He lectures in both private and public settings, with a particular focus on the history and analysis of Navajo rugs, native basketry and pueblo pottery. He also exhibits his finest artifacts at major trade shows across the nation throughout the year.
Married to his life partner Cynthia, and having raised two daughters and now with three grandchildren, Matt is looking forward to sharing his story, and the artifacts he has found, with you.
About Len Wood (Owner-Retired)
"I would be crushed if someone bought a rug just because of its color or size. It's more than matching mauve to the chair and drapery. Something that has survived generations brings the wisdom and integrity of the early generations. To own it and not be sensitive to it is a lost opportunity." - Len Wood
As a child, Len remembers riding horseback through the desert with his father, a medical doctor, on the Morongo Indian Reservation, just west of Palm Springs, as his father made house calls. His early interactions with Native Culture was but a precursor to his life's path. As an outdoors man, craftsman, and one eternally curious about the natural world, Len's study of Native American art and history is simply part of his persona.
Several years after marrying his high school sweetheart, Antoinette, Len's interest in Native Americans led to developing a relationship with a band of Cree Indians led by Chief Small Boy of Alberta, Canada. In trying to assist Chief Small Boy's wish to forgo reservation life and sustain a more traditional lifestyle of "living off the land in tipis," Len was asked if he could help by selling the traditional beaded moose hide moccasins, gauntlet gloves, jackets and other items that Small Boy's band was making. A short time later, Len and Toni opened Len Wood's Indian Territory, their first gallery location in Laguna Beach, California.
In 2013, Len was pleased to announce the expansion of his business with the grand opening of Matt Wood's Antique American Indian Art, llc, run by his middle son, Matt.
Calling Laguna Beach home since 1942, and together with his wife Toni, Len has raised 3 sons, has 6 grand children and 3 great-grandchildren .... and of course, has "Miss Daisy" ... their Yellow Lab, at his side.
As a child, Len remembers riding horseback through the desert with his father, a medical doctor, on the Morongo Indian Reservation, just west of Palm Springs, as his father made house calls. His early interactions with Native Culture was but a precursor to his life's path. As an outdoors man, craftsman, and one eternally curious about the natural world, Len's study of Native American art and history is simply part of his persona.
Several years after marrying his high school sweetheart, Antoinette, Len's interest in Native Americans led to developing a relationship with a band of Cree Indians led by Chief Small Boy of Alberta, Canada. In trying to assist Chief Small Boy's wish to forgo reservation life and sustain a more traditional lifestyle of "living off the land in tipis," Len was asked if he could help by selling the traditional beaded moose hide moccasins, gauntlet gloves, jackets and other items that Small Boy's band was making. A short time later, Len and Toni opened Len Wood's Indian Territory, their first gallery location in Laguna Beach, California.
In 2013, Len was pleased to announce the expansion of his business with the grand opening of Matt Wood's Antique American Indian Art, llc, run by his middle son, Matt.
Calling Laguna Beach home since 1942, and together with his wife Toni, Len has raised 3 sons, has 6 grand children and 3 great-grandchildren .... and of course, has "Miss Daisy" ... their Yellow Lab, at his side.
About Jennifer Wood (Gallery Manager)
Jennifer represents the third generation of Wood family members in this family trade. She began working alongside Matt and Len Wood in her early childhood, greeting the public and polishing jewelry. In 2005, Jennifer joined the family business at a professional level, and ever since she has been assisting Matt with gallery operations. She currently is gallery manager at our new location in Bothell, WA.
Jennifer has attended trade shows, lectures and private consultations all throughout her life, giving her a unique perspective on the industry that not many of her age have. She hopes to foster a greater awareness and appreciation of antique Native American art & artifacts among the younger generations, including the Millennials.
Jennifer has attended trade shows, lectures and private consultations all throughout her life, giving her a unique perspective on the industry that not many of her age have. She hopes to foster a greater awareness and appreciation of antique Native American art & artifacts among the younger generations, including the Millennials.