Veronica Yellowhorse

Navajo (New Mexico)

Medium: Jewelry

Veronica is from the Keeani clan, which means “Towering Light”, of the Navajo tribe.  She grew up in Gallup, New Mexico and now lives with her family in Albuquerque.   Her families’ last name originates from Fort Yellowhorse located in Arizona.  Her grandmother was a Navajo rug weaver, and her grandfather was Irish.  She first learned jewelry making from her famous stepfather, Louis D. McCabe, her mother Betty Yellowhorse, and her Aunt Artie Yellowhorse. Veronica derives her inspiration from the natural and high-quality stones that she works with. She’s passionate about color and allows the stones to speak to her.  Veronica has been a full-time artisan since 1989.  Her cousins, Bryon, and Alvin Yellowhorse are also well-known artists.