A highlighted Navajo artist from Prewitt, NM, has his work in many renowned reputable galleries, museums & magazines worldwide.
Thirty years of Silversmithing has taught Leon the skills & patience to create extraordinary quality pieces of collectible art. Leon has created unbelievable Squash Blossoms, Concho Belts, Bow Guards, Bolos, Neckwear, Pendants, Bracelets, Rings, Horse Tack, Bull Spurs.
Leon has kept the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s old Navajo style, weight of the silver, handmade tools, techniques of his ancestor’s in his work. Leon also incorporates modern contemporary designs that come from within his heart.
Throughout Leon’s journey, he has won 1st place awards at the Navajo Nation Fair, the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial, Santa Fe Indian Market and the Totah Art Festival. He has shown at many juried shows including the Phoenix Heard Guild Museum.
Leon’s art has been published in the “Cowboys & Indians” magazine & the “Native American Art” magazine.
