SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Christopher Yazzie

Name
Christopher Yazzie
Tribe
Navajo Nation
Main Classification
Jewelry
Classification #2
Classification #3

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
PLZ 26
WIM24
SFIM24
PLZ 26

SWAIA Highlight History

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2024 Award History

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Christopher Yazzie

Hand fabricated jewelry made from sterling silver and gold sheet, wire or casted. Stones that are used all natural stones from: turquoise, corals, opals, lapis lazuli, sugilite and ivory. The main casting I use to melt silver is tufa casting. Images and techniques I use in my work were passed down to me from my father and mother who are both Navajo. Some other smaller works I have learned is rug weaving and necklace making from my mom. Rug waving consist of the the ordinary techniques of wool and various wooden tools for weaving. Necklace making consists of nylon strings mixed with sterling silver and gold for the finishes; also using all natural stones in bead making. My main works are of my hand fabricated pieces.

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