Tommy Singer & Legacy
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Thomas (Tommy) Singer's legacy lives on in his intricate and detailed work. His Navajo designs echo not just in each piece but also through the craftsmanship of his wife Rosita's work as well. She has continued the tradition begun by Tommy Singer. Tommy Singer (1940 - May 31, 2014) was a World Famous Navajo Silversmith and his distinct style of Indian Jewelry is recognized the world over. Tommy was a silversmith for over 50 years. He learned the art of silversmithing from his father when he was just 7 years old. He perfected his craft working on the Navajo reservation...
Effie Calavaza
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The work of Calavaza is easily identified by her recurring symbolism – a snake portrayed in her jewelry. Effie specializes in incorporating large stones. Her snake designs are known as her signature style. In Zuni belief, the snake is a positive sign of rebirth and renewal. She began making jewelry in the mid-1950s after learning jewelry making from her husband, Juan Calavaza. Effie won an award at the Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico. Effie also went to the Supreme Court of the USA to obtain full copyright of her art work to stop those from importing fake pieces of...
George Phillips
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Meet Native American Artist George Phillips George Phillips is a Hopi Silversmith and a member of the Greasewood and Roadrunner clans. George grew up in Old Orabibi, a Navajo Village in northeastern Arizona, where he learned the art of working with silver from his brothers. George now has over 24 years of experience working with silver and is one of the first artists to use pottery designs in his jewelry. Every piece that George crafts is one of a kind, he says each item tells a story and no two items are the same. Native American Jewelry is honored to...