About the Artist

(Born circa 1921- deceased, Zuni)  Son of Pauline and Frank Dishta, Virgil Dishta, Sr. was taught to make jewelry by his parents.  He was active making jewelry between late 1930's and 2000.  Best known for channel inlay as well as small "inlay circle" jewelry, he produced squash blossom necklaces and ranger sets.  Virgil Dishta, Sr. was also a painter.