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ARTIFACT:
This is a Beautiful circa 2010's Navajo Silver Modernist Tufa Cast & Overlay Pendant with Gorgeous Number 8 Turquoise Stone by Richard Begay. We also have the Matching Cuff Bracelet.
Richard Begay was born and raised in Navajo Land, Arizona. Throughout his art classes in school, he always wanted to create the perfect shape. He soon realized that he wanted to create beautiful jewelry. He had been a silversmith since 1974. Richard passed away in 2013.
He was known for both contemporary and traditional jewelry, as well as his innovative inlay designs. His work is represented in many collections and museums both nationally and internationally.
His work is displayed at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC and the Heard Museum in Phoenix AZ.
VINTAGE:
Circa 2010s.
SIZE:
Approximately: Total 3-1/8" in height / Pendant without top hooks: 2-9/16" in height x 1-5/8" in width. Number 8 Turquoise: 1" x 13/16" x 1/4" in depth. Hooks: 5/8" in height x 5/16" in width x 1/4" in wide (Opening on top Image 4&5)
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Navajo Silver Tufa Cast & Overlay Pendant, Number 8 Turquoise Stone.
ATTACHMENT:
Hook.
MARKINGS:
R B
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Native American Jewelry collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJJV24 LABGEX08/25/24
CONDITION:
9- (Excellent+): The pendant shows little to minor wear, no damage. Overall, it is perfect shape, and Richerd Begay is known for choosing the best stones for his work, so it is proofed it, he choose Number 8 Turquoise for this bracelet!
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
