Blackfeet/Navajo, was born September 9,
1919 in Billings, Montana. A trader/craftsman, he lived in
California since 1951, moved to Gallup, New Mexico and
then on to Arizona in 1970. Having worked both silver
and gold, many times using non-traditional gemstones
such as opals and diamonds, his work has appeared in
"Arizona Highways" magazine and in numerous juried
shows including the Scottsdale National and the Inter-
Tribal Ceremonial in Gallup. 
Mr. Long attended the Los Angeles Art Center from 1946 to
1948 under the G.l. bill. He received his Graduate Gemologist
diploma in 1967 and was admitted to the Master Gemology
Association in 1986. He was listed for a number of years in the "Source
Directory," published by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board,
Room 4004-MIB-U.S., Department of the Interior, Washington,
D.C. 20240. This publication is a listing of Native American
owned and operated businesses and is available free upon
request from the listed address.
Mr. Long is now semi-retired and plans to work on shows
for his many trader friends. He also plans to be involved with
organizations such as the Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Association
as well as other museums and foundations showing exclusive
Native American arts and crafts. He is available for craft judging in juried shows of Native American crafts. Craft displays from his personal collection
can also be furnished for special occasions. He is no longer
accepting commissions on his jewelry, however, he still offers
his assistance to any former customer and to serious
collectors.
Mr. Long served with the First Marine Division as a Communications
Specialist. He enlisted in the USMC in December
of 1941, and received an honorable discharge in June of 1945
after having served in the Guadalcanal and New Britain campaigns.
 
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