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Shane Hendren, among other things, is a
bull rider, roper and horse trainer. He also is the Indian Arts and
Crafts Association's Artist of the Year for 2007-2008. His hometown is
Tohatchi on the Navajo
 Nation.
Shane holds a
degree in Museum Management from the Institute of American Indian Arts,
and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Arts from the University of
New Mexico.
Along the way to winning major show
awards at the Eiteljorg Museum, the Heard Museum and the Santa Fe Indian
Market, Shane developed his expertise in metal smithing techniques such as
marriage of metals, mokume, and many forms of casting.
Shane Hendren pushes his art to the limits to
show the world what is possible. He is a true example of art
imitating life. You
will be able to enjoy Shane's work at River Trading Post beginning
Mid-May, and we welcome Shane Hendren to the River Trading Post family. |
