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Lovely Johnny Mike Begay Rail Track Sterling Earrings
Lovely Johnny Mike Begay Rail Track Sterling Earrings
 

Artist:
Johnny Mike Begay

Circa: 1970's


Our Price: $525.00


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Description
 

Award winner Diné of the Navajo Nation Silversmith Johnny Mike Begay (1933-1987) created beautiful silver jewelry. He earned several awards at the Santa Fe Indian Market over year of his life. His work was included in "Jewels of the Southwest" at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe in 2002.

Johnny Mike Begay was an active silversmith until 1976. He was one of those who worked at the White Hogan. He was a jeweler associated with Dean Kirk, John Kennedy, and White Hogan-all dealers in Native arts and crafts.

These earrings display his well-known Rail Tracks design. Beautifully crafted. They are not super heavy. Hallmarked with his conjoined MB.

They measure 7/8" tall by 5/8" wide and are clip ons. Can be made into posts upon request.




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