Oppi A. J. Untracht (November 17, 1922 – July 5, 2008) was an American master metalsmith,[1] educator, and writer.
Born in New York City, Untracht obtained his Master of Fine Arts at Columbia University in 1947. Originally trained as a photographer,[2] he studied Indian arts and crafts and later became an expert on the jewelry of India[3] and Nepal. In addition to being an honorary member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths, in 2000 Untracht was awarded a Lifetime American Achievement Award on behalf of the American Craft Council.[4] His first book, Metal Techniques for Craftsmen is considered a standard training textbook for silversmiths.
Untracht married Finnish designer Saara Hopea, and moved permanently to Finland in 1967. Untracht died in Porvoo in 2008.[5]
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