SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Christopher Chavez

Name
Christopher Chavez
Tribe
Eastern Shoshone
Main Classification
Diverse Arts
Classification #2
Classification #3

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
LIN W 727
WIM24
SFIM24
LIN W 727

SWAIA Highlight History

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2024 Award History

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Christopher Chavez

I create handmade Wampum from quahog clam shells. I make beads of various sizes and shapes as well as carvings of effigies & figures. With the beads weave Wampum belts, string necklaces & assemble bracelets. I use modern lapidary equipment as well as traditional technologies & techniques to achieve my goals with Wampum.

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