SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Aaron Toadlena

Name
Aaron Toadlena
Tribe
Navajo Nation
Main Classification
Classification #2
Classification #3

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
SFT W 526
WIM24
SFIM24

SWAIA Highlight History

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2024 Award History

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Aaron Toadlena

Aaron Toadlena Navajo Artist, from Sawmill Arizona. Aaron started silversmithing at the age 12 years old. He learned his traits from his brother, Gordon. Aaron is married to his wife, Eve Toadlena. Aaron and Eve have 5 children and reside in Sawmill, Arizona. Aaron's expertise is a wide range of sterling silver cuff bracelets, rings, pendants, concho belts, earrings, hat bands, squash blossoms, silver necklace, and jewelry box. Aaron has learned to build anything out of silver. At one time he made a gas filter out of silver, it happened due to the long distance from home to the next town, and the time frame was late. The car was able to start. That is one fantastic experience from Aaron. Aaron is well-known as a Navajo Artist. He has been in the magazine "Cowboys & Indians" and is known or working his silver by hand.The bracelets are very heavy, and it is meant to hug the wrist. They are wide enough to wear alone and make a statement. The sterling Silver used at 12-14 gauge silver.

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