Phillip Zachary would often let his imagination transport him back to the 1800's. Fascinated by the lives our Pioneers, Cowboys, and Native Americans, Phillip often envisioned himself as one of those brave souls. However, having been born in Albuquerque, New Mexico Phillip was able to experience some of the Old West with his treks through the Navajo Reservation. When Phillip first traveled the Navajo reservations of Canoncito and Alamo he found the roads and homes were very primitive. Many a time he had to open and close a cattle ranch gate made of barbed wire in order to reach his destination. Most of these roads were no more than wagon trails. Many a Navajo dwelt in traditional hogans or in small adobe homes. A few still rode their horse drawn wagons to the community well to fetch their water in fifty-five gallon drums perched on the back. He often saw them herding their sheep and occasionally some would have a few cows or horses in a corral next to their hogan. Few people know that some of these Indians were truly the last of the Cowboys. Phillip's experiences on the reservation were a result of becoming involved in the Indian jewelry business. The Native American would hand make this silver and turquoise jewelry in his or her home and Phillip would make weekly rounds of the reservation to collect their goods and pay them their due. Already accomplished in the art of gemstone lapidary, Phillip began learning the craft of creating this silver jewelry himself. He became quite adept at his craft and made many a unique and beautiful piece of art. Eventually, wishing to open a gallery featuring his turquoise gemstones, Phillip moved to Northwestern Arkansas and found the ideal setting for his shop in Branson Missouri. Thus, giving rise to Phillip Zachary's Turquoise & Silver Gallery. Since embarking on this venture to display and sell his works directly to those who shared his pride and appreciation of them, Phillip has found a great satisfaction in intermingling with his many long time customers. Phillip's previous work has also been collected by many of the Indian Jewelry dealers, themselves. Having recognized the uniqueness and quality, these dealers know that Phillip's work makes for a good investment. Collector specimens of lapidary work (stone cutting) by Phillip can be found in past issues of "New Mexico Magazine", "Smithsonian Magazine" and "Arizona Highways Magazine" as well as many other publications.