Native Angel Foundation
The Native Angel Foundation is in honor and memory of Mario Cruz. It supports projects for native kids and indigenous culture. Donations go directly to the projects including the Natwanhooyum Project on Hopi Nation which incorporates preserving cultural practices and symbology through art, language, traditional farming and seed preservation.
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about the NATIVE ANGEL FOUNDATION
Mario Cruz was a much loved Yaqui journeyman who travelled the world sharing the Earth ways. Mario was an artist who loved to share the beauty and wisdom of his native heritage and his experiences through artwork and also through storytelling. His sacred artwork included the creation of Anishinaabe style 7 sided hand drums, traditional dream-catchers, paintings, jewelry and screen print designs.
He was a sacred pipe carrier with the gifts of healing and held countless Inipi ceremonies in Sedona and around the world. He loved guiding people through this sacred land and to help others understand the energy flows of Sedona and the natural world.
Mario transitioned to the world of spirit in April 2025. His work will continue to be shared as per his wishes and proceeds will support native children, native seed saving projects and other indigenous projects. For more information on the projects, including ways to donate please connect with us.
Mario transitioned to the world of spirit in April 2025. His work will continue to be shared as per his wishes and proceeds will support native children, native seed saving projects and other indigenous projects. For more information on the projects, including ways to donate please connect with us.
Native Design
T- shirts are available. Reach out for designs and sizes.
Drums
Only a small number of drums are now available. All are 7-sided and buffalo hide.
Native Sedona Art
Mario's unique native designs coming soon.
Mario Cruz - Sundance
"The old ones say we live seven lives in this one lifetime... I believe I am on my fourth one. My life has been one of creating art. From early beginnings copying characters onto Tshirts with magic markers for friends, into my teens and later hand silk screening native designs. In December of '86 I came to Sedona and began my third life... from then until the summer of '93 I learned all I could about energy and healing and everything in between. It was then that I was asked to become a Sundancer. I learned from Spirit all that I was asked to...... the greatest being the ability to step back and allow Spirit to work through me. I became a water pourer for the Inipi...continued creating art, paintings and designs and shared the stories of the old ones and ways to walk in beauty. I also began to make 7 sided hand drums in the Anishinaabe style ...
I hope that you enjoy my artwork". Mario Cruz
I hope that you enjoy my artwork". Mario Cruz
