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A renowned Navajo jewelry silversmith, Aaron Anderson is also considered one of the leading minds in the Native American artist community. He is a third generation jewelry artist specializing in tufa casting, which is among the oldest techniques used by Navajos in silver-smithing and jewelry making. The tufa casting process involves pouring molten metal into molds that were carved from soft tufa stone to produce one-of-a kind jewelry pieces with unique pebbled textures. Tufa stones are formed by volcanic ash that has been compacted by nature. Aaron Anderson pushes the boundaries of ancient tufa casting techniques by creating a style all his own.

When you buy tufa cast jewelry by Aaron Anderson, you can be sure that the piece you are purchasing is 100% unique. This is because every piece is not only hand carved but also because a tufa block can only be used once. Most Aaron Anderson pieces

• if you buy them online—will be shipped to you with the tufa blocks used by the artist, making them even more special.

Aaron was born in Gallup, New Mexico, where he currently resides. The area lies on the borders of the Navajo reservation and is also home to many artists. Known for his passion for jewelry making, he remains a prolific artist and creative force in the Navajo art world. His workmanship and unique designs speak for themselves, and this is why art collectors worldwide highly value Aaron Anderson jewelry. What makes Aaron’s designs truly different is his ability to combine elements from his Christian faith and traditional Native American design. His pieces are notable for deep silver castings as well as timeless aesthetics. He has won many awards at the Gallup Ceremonials and has even been compared by both collectors and fellow artists to Preston Monongye, a very influential proponent of contemporary Native American art.