 Allison is an award-winning artist from Mexican Springs, New Mexico. He is full-blooded Navajo and is the third oldest of eight. Allison currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his wife Nadine and his three sons. He enjoys spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, hiking and camping with his family.
In the early 70's when there was a boom in Indian Jewelry, at the young age of 14, Allison was introduced to the art of silversmithing. During the Summer breaks he worked at various silver shops in the Gallup area, where he perfected the method of silversmithing.
Allison began competing in the juried art shows back in 1998 and today continues this traditions of competition.
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