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Many of Leonard Gene's jewelry designs have been photographed and published in several books as referenced herein. He is also listed in the Volume V - American Indian Jewelry I - 1,200 Artist Biographies, Circa 1800-Present by Gregory Schaaf, Page 162, as a top prize-winning Navajo jeweler. He shared, I like to be creative with my hands. I enjoy coming up with different designs. My designs are always changing.
Each unique piece of jewelry is made with pride and joy. Mr. Gene hopes buyers of his work will enjoy his creativity and wear his jewelry proudly. Leonard Gene has traveled to many Indian Art shows throughout the United States and has won numerous awards in the jewelry category for his creations. Some of his pieces are displayed and included in the Heard Museum Indian Market in Phoenix, Arizona. Here's a list of several other awards Leonard Gene has received throughout his career for your reference.
Email Leonard: leonard@leonardgene.com
AWARDS
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Santa Fe Indian Market
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Honorable Mention - Traditional Silver Bolo (1994)
1st Place - Concha Belt (1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001)
1st Place - Buckle (1993)
2nd Place - Bolo Tie (1993 and 1997)
3rd Place - Necklace (1993 and 1999)
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Eight Northern Indian Market
Santa Clara, New Mexico
1st Place - Bracelet
2nd Place - Bolo Tie
3rd Place - Fashion Belt
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Dallas Indian Market
Dallas, Texas
Best of Division (Navajo) - Tubular Necklace
1st Place - Buckle, Bolo Tie, Necklace
2nd Place - Bolo Tie
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Southwest Museum
Los Angeles, California
1st Place - Buckle
2nd Place - Fashion Belt
3rd Place - Concha Belt
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Eiteljorg Museum
Indianapolis, Indiana
1st Place - Concha Belt
2nd Place - Tubular Necklace, Bracelet and Pin
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Heard Museum Indian Market
Phoenix, Arizona
Honorable Mention - Concha Belt
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