My name is Trent lee Anderson, I’am a 4th generation Navajo silversmith. I was born on January 12, 1993 in Gallup, New Mexico.
I started making jewelry when I was 12 years old watching my father Allison “Snowhawk” Lee.
At the beginning I was taught bench beads and the process of fabrication. Soldering or brazing using acetylene, and learning of how to identify solder melting/flow temperatures. Reading a ruler was most important when trying to be precise. I learned tufa and sand casting with the help of my father I made my first squash blossom necklace. Entering it into the Santa Fe Indian Market 2006, I received an Honorable Mention In the youth category.
I received my New Mexico Business License at the beginning of 2011 as a senior in highschool.
I attend Albuquerque High School, and West Mesa High school where I graduated in 2011.
After graduating, I continued apprenticeship under my father, learning more techniques, and designing. My hobbies include Skateboarding, Hiking, Hunting, Fishing, and Backpacking.
I showcase my work at the following events:
Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market
Native Treasures
Autry Musuem of the American West
Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market
Prescott Indian Art Market
Santa Fe Indian Market
Santa Fe Winter Indian Market
Awards:
2006- Honorable Mention Ribbon (youth)
Santa Fe Indian Market
2007- 1st Place Ribbon (youth)
Santa Fe Indian Market
2008- 1st Place Ribbon
Best of Division,
Best of Classification (youth)
Santa Fe Indian Market
2010- 1st Place Ribbon
Best of Division,
Best of Classification (youth)
Santa Fe Indian Market
2011
- 2nd Place Ribbon
Santa Fe Indian Market
2013
- 2nd Place Ribbon
Santa Fe Indian Market
2014
- 3rd Place Ribbon
Santa Fe Indian Market
2015
- 1st Place Ribbon
Santa Fe Indian market
2016
-1st Place Ribbon
Santa Fe Indian Market
2017
- 1st Place Ribbon
Best of Division
Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market
2nd Place Ribbon
Santa Fe Indian Market
3rd Place Ribbon
Prescott Indian Art Market Sharlot Hall Museum
2018
- 1st Place Ribbon (Belt Buckle)
1st Place Ribbon (Bracelet)
Santa Fe Indian Market
Honorable Mention Ribbon
Heard Museum Guild indian Fair & Market
2019
- 1st Place Ribbon (Concho Belt)
Prescott Indian Art Market
Sharlot Hall Museum
2nd place Ribbon
Santa Fe Indian Market
2022
- 1st Place Ribbon & Best of Division (Necklace)
Heard Musuem Guild Indian Fair & Market
Honorable Mention (Necklace)
Santa Fe Indian Market
2nd Place Ribbon (Bolo Tie)
Sharlot Hall Museum
2023
- Best of Show (Necklace)
Autry Museum of the American West
Santa Fe Indian Market
1st Place Ribbon (Earrings)
2nd Place Ribbon (Ring)
Honorable Mention (Bracelet)