Duane Maktima’s last name means “searching for eagles.” He is descended from Laguna Pueblo and Hopi, Parrot Clan. He attended Northern Arizona University where he studied prehistoric and historical jewelry designs. Working in gold, silver, fabricated appliqué and overlay, Maktima draws on designs from ancient petroglyphs, pottery and jewelry to create his own powerful contemporary vision. He uses unusual and stunning gems to create these exciting pieces which …
Duane Maktima’s last name means “searching for eagles.” He is descended from Laguna Pueblo and Hopi, Parrot Clan. He attended Northern Arizona University where he studied prehistoric and historical jewelry designs. Working in gold, silver, fabricated appliqué and overlay, Maktima draws on designs from ancient petroglyphs, pottery and jewelry to create his own powerful contemporary vision. He uses unusual and stunning gems to create these exciting pieces which incorporates rosarite, citron, calkacydrite. His work has won numerous awards over the years throughout the southwest and is included in many important museum and private collections.
