About The Artist
D. Sloane is a Navajo (Diné) jeweler whose handcrafted silverwork draws from deep cultural roots and traditional design. His jewelry features symbolic imagery such as bears, moons, and other stylized figures, brought to life through detailed engraving and expertly layered silver techniques. His pieces reflect both heritage and innovation, earning recognition from institutions like the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, where his work is part of the permanent collection.
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Pueblo
The Navajo Pueblo, or Navajo Nation, is one of the largest Native American tribes, located in the Southwest U.S. across parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. The Navajo, or Diné, have a rich cultural heritage, with traditions rooted in weaving, pottery, and silver jewelry. Their society is matrilineal, tracing lineage through the mother’s side. Traditionally, they lived in hogans, dome-shaped homes built from natural materials. The Navajo maintain strong spiritual beliefs focused on balance and harmony. Today, the Navajo Nation remains a vibrant community, preserving its language, traditions, and cultural identity.
