This
very large and very beautiful Tobacco flask offers the unique and creative
designs of Navajo artist Kenneth Begay. Kenneth Begay
(1913–1977) was called the "father of modern Navajo jewelry" for his
innovative modern designs. Although his career began from the traditional
jewelry teachings of Fred Peshlakai, Kenneth took his talent beyond those early
lessons. He created elegant, clean designs with balance and beauty!
This amazing flask won a blue (First Premium) ribbon at the Arizona State Fair
in 1948. The delicate stamp work radiating from the repousse in the center and
the perfect twist wire surrounding the flack are perfection only Kenneth Begay
could produce. We've left the aged silver as is and found a very small ding on
the bottom of the smooth silver. Can't see it but can feel it. This wonderful
flask has a hefty weight of 348 grams. The flask measures 6 1/4" including
top with lid by 5 1/2" wide and approx. 2 1/2" thick. It does not have a hallmark, but the ribbon
does have his name along with the Judges name (James Stevens), and date.