Joel Iron Shooter is an Indigenous artist whose work is the convergence of traditional and contemporary. Through bold color and thoughtful design, Joel makes art inspired by his tribes, the Navajo and Sicangu Lakota. From turquoise, shells, and silver to seed beads, bone beads, and brass. Joel continues the tradition of Native beadwork for the contemporary, ceremonial, and celebration.

Joel’s “Plains Horse Bag” is inspired by the symbol of strength, freedom, and spirit in Indigenous culture.