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Contact Info at the bottom of this article…<\/i><\/div>\n

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Frank\u00a0Patania, Sr. is the first generation Jeweler in a Family Dynasty that runs Three Generations – Sam is the current generation of a family whose work is installed in the Smithsonian. \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

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For those who may not be familiar with the Patania name, a bit to whet your curiousity:<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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Three generations of Patania men have been working for over 70 years, creating jewelry and decorative objects that have come to be known for their excellence in craftsmanship and design. In October 2000, Kenneth Trapp, co-curator of the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, took possession of three Patania bracelets to be placed in the museum’s permanent jewelry collection. <\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n
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\nThe renowned Renwick Gallery’s acknowledgment of the family’s work came as no surprise to those who were already admirers, clients, and collectors of Patania pieces, but the move did confirm the family’s important role in 20th century jewelry.<\/span><\/b><\/span>
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Trapp himself perhaps said it best, in talking to the Arizona Daily Star, October 25, 2000 about the acquired Patania bracelets: “I really feel that these three pieces represent the very best of craftspeople and designers. What interests me is the quality of design-they’re absolutely stunning.”\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span>
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\nFrom\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span>Patania:<\/b><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>70 years of Excellence<\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span>by Shari Watson Miller\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
For more info click thru – the Miller article is accompanied by dramatic photos of truly stunning jewelry that is a piece of our history!<\/span><\/p>\n

\n<\/span><\/div>\nFrank, Sr. was an Italian immigrant whose work was dramatically and forever changed with his introduction to SouthWest style of Native American silversmiths in the 1920’s. \u00a0The result of the marriage of the two styles became known as the Patania Thunderbird Style.<\/span><\/div>\n

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The significance of these new pieces is HUGE – the provenance couldn’t get any better. \u00a0Being a gift to his own sister. \u00a0Inquiries, prices and information will be provided on request.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Sam Patania can be reached through his website at:<\/span><\/div>\n
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Additional information\u00a0and resources:<\/span><\/div>\n
Shari Miller’s complete article:\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/www.modernsilver.com\/patania.htm<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
Bahti Indian Arts:\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/www.bahti.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

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I hope you enjoy clicking through these resources and learning about the talent of the Patania Jewelers. You will find a style that works for you – whether you are drawn to the Southwest style of Frank, Sr; the clean modernist work of Frank, Jr or the still emerging style of Sam Patania, the current standard bearer of the family!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Recently, Arizona Jeweler, Sam Patania, sent a notice to friends and collectors of Frank Patania Sr.’s Silverwork:<\/p>\n
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