Biography

The life and work of Dan Simplicio

At a glance

Life dates
1917–1969
Tribe / Pueblo
Zuni
Known for
  • Jewelry
Available now
5 pieces
Previously sold
1 piece

Dan Simplicio (1917–1969) was one of the most influential Zuni silversmiths of the 20th century — a pioneer whose innovations in turquoise, coral, leafwork, and mixed materials reshaped Zuni jewelry design. His work is widely collected today and appears in major museum and trading‑post archives.