Arizona Origins

Arizona Origins We share unique stories, photos, and rare items that embody the rich history of Arizona and US SW

We are based outside Tucson, Arizona with the focus of sharing rare antiquities that capture the history of the American Southwest. As of 2021, we serve as a virtual museum and private historical society with hopes of having a physical location open to the public. We are active buyers with the intent of giving people fair prices for items that tell a story about early prehistoric (documented prove

nance) and historic Native American material culture (Pima "Tohono and Akimel O’odham), Hopi, Apache, Navajo), the Spanish Empire in the New World, 18th to early 20th century frontier life in Arizona/New Mexico, rare taxidermy, skulls, antique firearms, early general store memorabilia, rare first edition books, unique 19th century and early 20th century advertising, rare stereoviews, boudoirs, daguerrotypes, cabinet cards, or other early southwest photographs, and any other interesting historical items relating to the American Southwest. We can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 781-296-5806.

Beautiful Sinagua Petroglyph panel (Northern Arizona) 1100-1300AD
08/30/2026

Beautiful Sinagua Petroglyph panel (Northern Arizona) 1100-1300AD

We need the help of our followers. We are looking for real, historic photographic examples of this sign (not AI) from 19...
08/25/2026

We need the help of our followers. We are looking for real, historic photographic examples of this sign (not AI) from 1938 to the late 1940s. It was mounted on a pole down the center with sides exposed. Given the number of these signs in private collections, they were scattered along road sides advertising the Santa Rita Hotel.

There are still bullets in the sides of the sign which provides evidence with how it was mounted. Thanks for your help ahead of time.

Great to get this iconic sign back to Tucson.
08/23/2026

Great to get this iconic sign back to Tucson.

08/23/2026

Hohokam Bone Hairpin with Turquoise (1100-1300AD) #

08/22/2026

Hohokam Carved Shell Bracelet of Birds Eating Rattlesnakes found at the Grewe Site in the 1930s (Casa Grande, Arizona area).

Hohokam Carved Shell Frog Bracelet (1100-1300AD). Amazing artistry
08/22/2026

Hohokam Carved Shell Frog Bracelet (1100-1300AD). Amazing artistry

Hohokam Shell Frog Turquoise Inlay (1100-1300AD)
08/21/2026

Hohokam Shell Frog Turquoise Inlay (1100-1300AD)

An amazing example of a large copper bell produced in Western Mexico and traded throughout the prehistoric tribes in Ari...
08/19/2026

An amazing example of a large copper bell produced in Western Mexico and traded throughout the prehistoric tribes in Arizona (1100-1300AD). Courtesy: Eddie R (Private Collection)

07/21/2026

Amazing painted Water Ollas by Tucson artist, Laurette Lovell, presented to Nelson Miles following the capture of Geronimo in 1886.

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11061 N Oracle Road Suite 150
Oro Valley, AZ
85737

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