Alex Sanchez

Alex Sanchez was born in 1969 and is of Navajo and Zuni heritage.  He was born in  Gallup, NM and has made his life there with his wife and three daughters.  Alex is the younger brother of Myron Panteah and Brad Panteah.

His technique is a wonderful blend of contemporary and traditional styles. Alex works in heavy gauge sterling and 14K gold. He chooses his stones carefully and works them into his petroglyph patterns. Alex has developed a flair for unique combinations of design and color. He was inspired by his brother Myron Panteah in his 20’s while studying Sports Medicine at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.

Alex has won awards at The Red Earth Show in Oklahoma, The Gallup Ceremonial, and the Navajo Nation Fair.  In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his girls out in nature.