L. Bruce Hodgins1959 – 2018 It is with heavy hearts we inform you of the passing of our dear friend Bruce Hodgins. Many of you know Bruce by his incredible talent and treasure the art he created. He had a passion for new and unusual techniques and for using exotic stones. His love of jewelry […]
Category Archives: AIS Family Remembered
Goodbye to Wayne Anderson
In Memory of our Uncle Wayne AndersonMay 22, 1937 – January 6, 2018 Wayne was the middle sibling of Lee and Arvid Anderson, who together built Americana Indian shows, a family business that still operates today. It started around 1969 with Wayne, who lived in Arizona, sending Native American jewelry and rugs to his brother […]
AIS bids farewell to Myron Panteah
The Native American arts world lost one of its brightest stars in March (2016) with the passing of Navajo/Zuni artist Myron Panteah. Myron’s exquisite jewelry never failed to bring amazement to those saw it. The void left by his passing will be keenly felt. We were blessed to have known Myron and be counted among […]
Michelle Sands: June 17, 1967 – September 10, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a beautiful member of the Americana Indian Shows family. On September 10, 2015, Michelle Sands lost her 4 ½-year battle to cancer. We will cherish the many memories we have of her and will miss her so much. Her determined fight was an inspiration to […]
Farewell to Bart Leggett
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to a dear member of the AIS family. On July 7, 2014, Bart Leggett passed away unexpectedly. Bart became a member of our family in the late 70’s when he began working with Lee, Arvid, and Wayne, and quickly became a close friend who could always […]
Remembering Lee Anderson: May 9, 1934 – May 27, 2012
It is with great sadness that Americana Indian Shows and the Anderson family announce the passing of Lee Anderson on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Lee was an extraordinary individual whose passion for Native American arts and culture touched a great many people during his life. We wish to extend our gratitude to all of Lee’s […]
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