{"title":"Art Tafoya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/5794\/3296\/files\/g_img1635558002.jpg\" alt=\"Art Tafoya\" width=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt Tafoya is a silversmith and artist of mixed Yaqui and Mexican descent. At the age of 12, he learned the basics of metalworking from a blacksmith in his neighborhood. He later learned handmade stamp and die making from Carlos White Eagle, a student of the legendary Navajo silversmith Fred Peshlakai.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt has studied Peshlakai's stamps in great depth, and is an expert who can tell whether a piece is Peshlakai's work even when it is unsigned. He makes all of his own stamps and dies, and finishes his work in an old-style stampwork that carries on the Peshlakai tradition. His original jewelry is highly sought after by collectors around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore moving to Albuquerque, he lived and worked as a silversmith for 25 years at a turquoise shop at Knott's Berry Farm in California.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"atf400101","title":"Morenci Turquoise Stamped Butterfly Pin by Art Tafoya","description":"Introducing jewelry by Art Tafoya, a traditional-style artist of Yaqui and Spanish heritage, newly represented by LONGBRANCH.\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Art, no shop in Japan had previously carried his work. LONGBRANCH and New York's Radiance Trading Co. are now working together to introduce his jewelry to Japan.\u003cbr\u003eArt began silversmithing at the age of 12 and, at 70 at the time of this introduction, was still creating energetically.\u003cbr\u003eInfluenced by the renowned Navajo silversmith Fred Peshlakai, Art uses stamps he makes himself. His jewelry recalls Peshlakai's work while showcasing his own distinctive stamp designs.\u003cbr\u003eHis extensive knowledge of Peshlakai's jewelry informed Steven Curtis's book Navajo Silversmith Fred Peshlakai, which also features Art's work.\u003cbr\u003eLook forward to more jewelry by Art Tafoya through our Tokyo and New York collaboration.\u003cbr\u003eThis butterfly pin is one of his signature insect designs, made using his own handmade stamps.\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver\u003cbr\u003eStone: Morenci turquoise (Arizona)\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Height 5.6 cm; width 7.4 cm\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Art Tafoya (Yaqui and Spanish heritage)","brand":"Art Tafoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50736409608448,"sku":"ATF400101","price":70400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/5794\/3296\/files\/ref1542877295_200.jpg?v=1792717406"},{"product_id":"atf200609","title":"Stamped Wide Bracelet by Art Tafoya \/ Size M","description":"Introducing jewelry by Art Tafoya, a traditional-style artist of Yaqui and Spanish heritage, newly represented by LONGBRANCH.\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Art, no shop in Japan had previously carried his work. 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