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Waddell
continues an Indian arts and jewelry trading business that
was started in the early 1940’s by his parents. Their
trading post, the West Y, was in Gallup, New Mexico. In the
1950’s and 1960’s, their business focused on mining,
prospecting, and brokering and selling turquoise. Some of
the turquoise mines that operated during that time period
were Bisbee, Blue Gem, Castle Dome, Kingman, Lone Mountain,
Morenci, and #8.
In 1973, Gene and his wife, Ann, began a labor of love with
Waddell Trading Company, dealing in fine Indian arts and
jewelry. In the 1980’s, they began to focus on the best
quality in Indian jewelry and developed a reputation of
dealing with the finest Hopi and Navajo artists. Many of
these artists have won numerous ribbons and awards at
various prestigious shows.
Waddell Trading Company stocks a large selection of the
finest cut and polished turquoise, coral, lapis, and sugilite, from which the artists can select. Gene guarantees
the authenticity of each piece of jewelry while maintaining
the quality of workmanship, materials and value.
Waddell Trading Company
SAIAA: Scottsdale American Indian Art Association
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