Wayne Nez Gaussoin, Jeweler
Heritage: Picuris/Navajo
Residence: Santa Fe NM

Wayne Nez is the youngest of three sons of jeweler Connie Tsosie Gaussoin. Following in the family tradition, Wayne Nez has been taught silversmithing by his mother and older brother, David. Wayne studied photography at the Institue of American Indian Arts and took classses toward a degree at the School of Art at the Art Institute of Chicago. His interest in art, not only focuses on jewelry, but also includes media, music and fashion design.
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