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 LEO
YAZZIE -Jewelry Maker
Leo was born
and raised at Black Mesa, Arizona and currently resides in Flagstaff,
AZ with his wife, Carolyn,
He got interested in jewelry-making while taking an elective class
in metal-smithing when he was pursuing studies in sociology at Northern
Arizona University in Flagstaff. He has been designing and making
fine jewelry on a full time basis for about 26 years.
His exposure to Navajo traditional culture and teachings in his
home influenced his work designs. He credits his late grandmother
and late mother’s storm pattern rug weaving designs along with
his religious influences for his creativity.
His work features unique designs in silver and gold with stone settings
in turquoise, red and pink coral, sugalite, lapis, opal, and various
other quality gemstones. Some of his work may have some inlay work
to highlight the stones and designs used.
He has won numerous awards and recognition in several states: Arizona,
New Mexico, California, etc. His work is shown and for sale in galleries
in Flagstaff, Sedona, Jacob Lake, Scottsdale, Tucson, AZ, Austin,
TX, Somers, NY, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Albuquerque, NM, Dana
Point, CA, Indianapolis, IN, and various other galleries throughout
the country.
He is also a member of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association and
enjoys his work very much.
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