Abeyta , Lester
Santo Domingo Jeweler
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Cornshucker , Mel
Mel Cornshucker was born in Jay, Oklahoma and moved to Kansas City, Missouri at age five. Mel comes from an artistic family; his father is a jeweler and is sister is active in arts and crafts. However, a course in ceramics at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, sparked at true
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Mel Cornshucker was born in Jay, Oklahoma and moved to Kansas City, Missouri at age five. Mel comes from an artistic family; his father is a jeweler and is sister is active in arts and crafts. However, a course in ceramics at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, sparked at true in him. Mel became an apprentice potter at Silver Dollar City, an 1880's theme park near Branson, Missouri. Mel quickly became quite accomplished and eventually became head potter in charge of production and demonstrations for the next three years. He struck out on his own in 1977 and has continued his art ever since. Mel is a diversified potter and his works include wheel thrown and hand-built stoneware, porcelain, sandblasted porcelain, raku and wood fired pieces. His pieces are functional, aesthetic or both. The pottery of Mel Cornshucker has been exhibited in several museums and galleries such as the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona and the Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has won numerous awards and is widely sought in international collections. Included among his collectors are heads of state in Japan and the New Guinea Ambassador to the United States. Mel, his wife, Michelle, and their children, Morgan and Lincoln, live in Seligman, Missouri where he maintains his studio. Mel also teaches and features his work in his own studio/gallery in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Custer , Ira
Navajo Jeweler
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Dukapoo , Michael
Hopi Jeweler
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Garcia , Lloyd
Lloyd was born at the Santo Domingo Pueblo in 1960 and currently lives there with his wife and one daughter. He learned the traditional art of jewelry making from his father Joe F. Garcia and continues to hand grind the stones that he uses for his one of a kind jewelry. He participates in numerous
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Lloyd was born at the Santo Domingo Pueblo in 1960 and currently lives there with his wife and one daughter. He learned the traditional art of jewelry making from his father Joe F. Garcia and continues to hand grind the stones that he uses for his one of a kind jewelry. He participates in numerous prestigious shows across the country including Eitlejorg, Haskell Indian School and Pueblo Grande in Phoenix, AZ.
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Gatewood , Anthony
Anthony learned jewelrymaking from his two famous uncles, Andy and Michael Kirk. Anthony makes his home at the Isleta Pueblo, and travels the country selling his one-of-a-kind creations.
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Jimenez , Mark
Comanche & Hispanic Jeweler
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Lente , Melanie & Michael
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Lovato , Anthony
In his own words: "My jewelry and metalwork are formed by tufa casting. Not only do I make pendants, bracelets and necklaces by using this method , I also create hollow-ware jars that are as large as seven inches in diameter. The whole design has to be done backwrads. AFter the silver is melted
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In his own words: "My jewelry and metalwork are formed by tufa casting. Not only do I make pendants, bracelets and necklaces by using this method , I also create hollow-ware jars that are as large as seven inches in diameter. The whole design has to be done backwrads. AFter the silver is melted and poured, the design becomes a positive image on the silver and the fine sand grains add a natural texture to my silver work. The jewelry I make starts and comes from mother earth. I grew up in a family of jewelry makers. and since I am a member of the Corn Clan I use that image in much of my work.
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Panteah , Myron
Zuni Jeweler
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Rogers , Michael
“Labor Of Love” Michael Rogers, A Paiute, raised in Bishop, CA on the Indian Reservation has made jewelry professionally for 30 years. He looks to Mother Earth for inspiration and ideas that he incorporates into his handmade jewelry. Each piece is hand cut and stamped, creating a one of a kind
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“Labor Of Love” Michael Rogers, A Paiute, raised in Bishop, CA on the Indian Reservation has made jewelry professionally for 30 years. He looks to Mother Earth for inspiration and ideas that he incorporates into his handmade jewelry. Each piece is hand cut and stamped, creating a one of a kind piece. The making of the jewelry is spiritual, a piece of himself and a continuation of tradition. He sends a blessing to all who wear his jewelry.
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Tafoya , Mary
Mary L. Tafoya Growing up in a traditional family in Santo Domingo Pueblo, the last thing on my mind was that, my art would allow me to travel to a great part of the United States, much less have my jewelry designs in demand at galleries and art shows! My jewelry has evolved from traditional Santo
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Mary L. Tafoya Growing up in a traditional family in Santo Domingo Pueblo, the last thing on my mind was that, my art would allow me to travel to a great part of the United States, much less have my jewelry designs in demand at galleries and art shows! My jewelry has evolved from traditional Santo Domingo turquoise “heishi” and “Depression Era” work to a modern, contemporary, mosaic, multi-colored inlay jewelry, that is versatile for formal and casual wear. Using natural stones, shells, and turquoise, my designs are free form inlay where no two pieces are alike as each stone, shell, or turquoise is cut to fit right out of my memory. I currently live on the Santo Domingo Pueblo with my husband, Lorenzo (also a jeweler/metal smith) and our four children. We love showing people our studio as it gives them a perspective of the work and a deeper appreciation of it.
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Tracey , Ray
Internationally and nationally renowned artist, Ray Tracey, is recognized as one of the most respected contemporary Native American jewelers. Born and raised on the Navajo reservation in Arizona, Ray began making jewelry at the age of nine; he now has been working professionally as a jeweler since
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Internationally and nationally renowned artist, Ray Tracey, is recognized as one of the most respected contemporary Native American jewelers. Born and raised on the Navajo reservation in Arizona, Ray began making jewelry at the age of nine; he now has been working professionally as a jeweler since 1977. Drawing from skills that are passed down generation to generation in American Indian tradition, he forms his inspirations into wearable art. An extremely versatile artist, Ray designs not only traditional Navajo old style jewelry, but cutting-edge contemporary designs as well. His inlay with semi-precious stones such as lapis coral and turquoise into sterling silver and 14kt gold, is unmistakable. He also incorporates faceted gemstones, adding a special touch to his unique pieces. As a young man he deterred from pursuing jewelry design as a career to the appeal of Hollywood, where he spent several years as an actor in television and feature films, including, among others, "Seems Like Old Times", with Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn. He is in his element when "onstage" selling, educating and entertaining. Eventually Ray's love of jewelry brought him back to this art form. The most rewarding aspect of Ray's life as an artist is the one on one contact that he experiences with his customers: "It's gratifying to see their reaction to my creativity." Ray currently is the featured artist in Toyko, Japan's RAY TRACEY GALLERY.
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Whitman (Elk Woman) , Kathy
Kathy Whitman-Elk Woman, comes from the Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara Nation, on the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota along the Missouri River. She is also of Norwegian descent from her mother. She credits her children and grandchildren for her inspiration and relishes their input. From them co
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Kathy Whitman-Elk Woman, comes from the Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara Nation, on the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota along the Missouri River. She is also of Norwegian descent from her mother. She credits her children and grandchildren for her inspiration and relishes their input. From them comes love and happiness. Her art echoes that love. It was during a Sun Dance Ceremony in 1977, in South Dakota that she received her Indian name, Elk Woman. The ceremony transformed her life and guided her on a stronger path. That experience helped her to reconnect with her traditional spiritual ways and guided her toward a more positive direction. Her vibrancy as an artist, is exemplified by an ever-changing variation on themes and media, reaching to flowing abstractions that defy a singular description to detailed realism. She is a stone and metal sculptor, painter, jeweler and fashion and furniture designer. Recycling materials is her lastest endeavor which she is passionate about. It's also an ancient practice that she feels, needs to be rekindled. "I want to inspire people to reuse, reduce and recycle as well as being proactive in taking care of the sacred Mother Earth." Her creations from recycled aluminum cans, range from jewelry to monumental sculptures. Elk Woman works hard, sets goals, and has grown into her Indian name. The elk is an animal with great endurance and grace, and among the northern plains tribes, the elk is associated wtih love. Elk Woman's art captures that great healing power of love. People buy her art because it makes them feel good. Knowledgeable buyers from around the world, collect her work. She has received many prestigious awards and participated in numerous exhibitions. She is also a member of the Indigenous Sculptor Society. "In creating art, it is a continuously changing and growing, as in life. Every endeavor is an adventure!" Enjoy!! Much love and good blessings!
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