Native Artists

Tyler Nez, a Diné silversmith from Hardrock, Arizona, handcrafts jewelry in turquoise and silver through Ty Nez Jewelry. Drawing on generations of cultural knowledge, he creates one-of-a-kind pieces that honor tradition, the land, and connect people to Diné artistry.

Johnson Totsoni, a Diné artist and herbalist from Chinle, Arizona, handcrafts Navajo stirring sticks and grinding stones. Drawing on generations of cultural knowledge, he creates functional tools that honor the land, sustain tradition, and connect people to ancestral ways.

Bobby Scout James, a Diné artist from Many Farms, Arizona, now based in Oklahoma, handcrafts jewelry and beadwork through B. James Designs. His pieces blend Diné tradition with contemporary design, crafted with skill, intention, and care.