Cheyenne Custer, a full blood Navajo. Born into the Red Running into the water people clan (Tachii’nii) and Bitter Water clan (Todich’ii’nii) on July 22, 1989. She is a 4th-Generation Metalsmith. At the age of 7, her dad, Ira Custer, taught Cheyenne Tufa casting amongst other Jewelry fabrication techniques. She then entered her first art piece in Dallas, Texas and won 1st place for a silver bracelet.

Other distinguished awards and art shows include: The Wheelwright Museum, the Heard Museum, SWAIA Indian Market, Red Earth, Torsoro Art show, Gallup Indian Ceremonial, and other events including galleries around the continental U.S. 

In 2006, she received 1st place, Best in Division, and Best in Classification for her Rug Belt at SWAIA Indian Market. The Rug belt was made with silver and each concho had different rug pattern designs representing the unique patterns found across the Navajo Nation. 

Cheyenne plans to continue her jewelry design and fabrication career while contributing her distinctive perspective to the metalwork art form.