Juan de Dios (or Dideos or Didedios or Deleosa) (1882 - c. 1944)

In his influential study of 1944, The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths, John Adair identified Juan Dedios as one of the finest Zuni artisans. He became known for superior silver casting. Like Teddy Weahkee and Horace Iule, Dedios was one of the first producers of Knife Wing figures. He also made cast conchas, bowguards, bracelets and crucifixes. Dedios worked closely with trader C. G. Wallace, who retained many of his pieces for his private collection.