Featured Native American Artist: David Tune (Creek/Navajo)

David Tune is a member of the Creek and Navajo Tribes. He began his professional career as a jewelry craftsman in 1976, when he was commissioned to design a jewelry ensemble for the National March of Dimes Poster Child and Past President Ford Senate. Since then, he has created some of the finest masterpieces of authentic Native American Indian jewelry with a contemporary flair.

The work of David Tune is very distinctive and easily recognizable. He works primarily in sterling silver and gold and uses authentic multi-colored coral, turquoise, lapis, sugilite, mother of pearl and various other materials, which each symbolize the six directions in life, in combination with his dramatic stamp work. His colorful and innovative jewelry inlays are inspired by the aerial views of the earth that he sees when hot air ballooning and skydiving. His creations include rings, necklaces, bolos, bracelets, earrings and concho belts. Every piece that is created by David symbolizes a special spiritual meaning. David stamps each of his pieces with the symbol of a sun surrounded by a circle.


Awards:

- 1983 Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, Gallup, NM
- 1985 Best of Show, Red Earth, Oklahoma, OK
- 1986 Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, Gallup, NM
- 1995 Best of Show, New Mexico State Fair
- 1997 1st Place Indian Art Show, Lawrence, KS
- 1999 Best of Show, Tulsa, OK Art Show

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