Aaron Anderson – Navajo
Aaron Anderson is the third generation of silversmiths using the sand cast and tufa casting method of silver work. He learned the art from his stepfather Wilfred Henry and his mother, Evelyn Anderson, observing their work and helping as a child. Today he carves at the well known Manuelito studio along side famous tufa casting artists Philander and Darryl Dean Begay. He is known for his one of a kind designs that blend contemporary style with traditional ideas. He often uses raised inlay to an eye dazzling effect as well as gem grade turquoise and coral. He often gives the carved tufa stone to his collectors when he sells a piece, emphasizing the fact that it is one of a kind. Aaron has won many blue ribbons at every show he enters, including eight best in casting at the famed Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial. Today he shows at the Indigenous fine art market in Santa Fe and the Native Jewelers Society.
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This beautiful belt buckle is an excellent example of how the jeweler creates a piece by carving an image in tufa stone. This technique requires tremendous skill thinking in three dimensions. Aaron includes the tufa stone carving itself with the finished sterling silver buckle. The buckle perfectly mirrors the carving. He has created the design taken from an old historic design used on bridles and old concho belts that stands out against a deeply textured and oxidized background. A small piece of high grade natural Morenci turquoise highlights the top of the buckle for effect.
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