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RESERVATIONS RESERVATIONS

Step inside Talking Stick Resort and you will find more than luxury. Hidden within its walls is one of the largest collections of contemporary Native American art outside of a museum.

At the heart of it all is the Cultural Center, quietly waiting in the resort lobby. Encased in glass, it feels like a time capsule, holding treasures of the Pima and Maricopa peoples: pottery, jewelry, and even the original talking stick that inspired the resort’s name.

Much of this priceless collection was created by members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, whose ancestry and traditions are reflected in every piece.

The Cultural Center is more than an exhibit. It is a bridge between past and present, offering guests a glimpse into stories that have been preserved for generations.

Art throughout the resort includes:

  • Pottery
  • Jewelry
  • Textiles
  • Baskets
  • Historic Arizona photos
  • Commissioned Native American paintings
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