Navajo Halmarks: M-Z
WEBDoris Smallcanyon is most famous for her silver spiritual deity figures with set turquoise and coral. This style was popularized by the Navajo Silversmith, Helen Long.
Identify Native American Jewelry Hallmarks - Medicine Man Gallery
WEBExplore Medicine Man Gallery's extensive online database of Native American jewelry hallmarks, a vital resource for enthusiasts and collectors. Identify unique marks, artist names, or shop symbols within our growing collection.
Navajo Jewelry and Silversmiths - Navajo People
WEBNov 12, 2009 · Portrait of Navajo Silversmith Bai-De-Schluch-A-Ichin (Slender Silversmith) in Native Dress with Silver Necklaces, Concho Belts, Tools and Army Saddle Bag. 1883 – Creator: Wittick, George Ben.
Navajo American Southwest Jewelry Guide - Sedona Indian Jewelry
WEBThese are accomplished Navajo silversmiths who work entirely by hand in silver, gold and rare gem turquoise. Click on the artists name for jewelry information about that particular Navajo silversmith, the prices of his jewelry and the artist's biography. Sort by: 262 products. Filter: Availability. Price. Lapis Silver Necklace Veronica Benally.
Diné Silversmithing | Arizona Museum of Natural History
WEBOct 22, 2020 · Navajo silversmiths developed a wide variety of forms, such as bracelets, necklaces, conchas, buckles, bridle decoration, tobacco canteens, rings, wrist guards, buttons and other objects. Navajo artists obtained their silver by melting down U.S. and later Mexican silver coinage.
Navajo Silver - Gilcrease Museum
WEBBy the 1870s, Navajo silversmiths were making jewelry from silver and learning to set stones, particularly turquoise. The Zunis eventually also began creating silver jewelry and created more delicate and detailed designs with turquoise (Furst and Furst 1982, 37-38). 59 Items. circa 1900 | silver.
Begay, Wilson & Carol - Toh-Atin Gallery
WEBWilson and Carol Begay are traditional Navajo silversmiths. These talented silversmiths have been creating traditional Navajo jewelry since 1969. They came from families well known for their jewelry making.
A Guide to Navajo Jewelry (Turquoise, Silver, Tufa Stone, Etc.)
WEBApr 29, 2020 · Traditional Navajo jewelry design techniques include: Overlay – Popularized by the Hopis and perfected by the Navajos, overlay is a design cut out and soldered over a second piece of silver or gold. Navajo overlay jewelry always has a smooth underside. Stamping – Intricate designs struck into metal using a stamp.
Willie Family - Traditional Navajo Silver and Copper Jewelry
WEBThe current silversmith-clan members are Laura, Melissa, Ronnie, Rudy (and wife Happy), Juan and the younger generation – Dakota, Cooper, Tawney and Allen, and Davana. The next ‘generation’ of Willie silversmiths has finally ’arrived’.
Jacob D. Morgan: Sixth-Generation Navajo Jewelry Maker – Home …
WEBBorn in Crownpoint, New Mexico, Jacob D. Morgan hails from a long line of Navajo silversmiths spanning across six generations. The first silversmith in his family was Gray Horse, a talented artist whose intricate techniques have only been further perfected and passed down over the years.