Alvin Begay - Ring - size 61/19.5mm - Navajo - U.S. (No reserve price)

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A handmade Navajo men's ring in sterling silver by Alvin & Lula Begay, featuring a turquoise and coral inlay in a diamond-shaped centre, surrounded by sunburst motifs, EU size 61 (19.5 mm) and 16.3 g.

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A handmade silver Navajo (men's) ring with a central inlay of turquoise and coral. The setting is formed by sun rays. The ring was crafted by silversmiths Alvin & Lula Begay.
Alvin learned the art of silversmithing from Tommy Singer, with whom he worked in the studio for 12 years. Tommy is considered one of the greatest contemporary native silversmiths (deceased 2014). In 1991, Alvin began collaborating with Lula, who taught him the art of gemstone working. Currently, both are retired.

Dimensions: ring size 19.5mm / 61 EU, the front side measures 1.8 x 3 cm.

Weight: 16.3 grams

Keuren: Sterling - maker's mark and signature of Alwin

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A handmade silver Navajo (men's) ring with a central inlay of turquoise and coral. The setting is formed by sun rays. The ring was crafted by silversmiths Alvin & Lula Begay.
Alvin learned the art of silversmithing from Tommy Singer, with whom he worked in the studio for 12 years. Tommy is considered one of the greatest contemporary native silversmiths (deceased 2014). In 1991, Alvin began collaborating with Lula, who taught him the art of gemstone working. Currently, both are retired.

Dimensions: ring size 19.5mm / 61 EU, the front side measures 1.8 x 3 cm.

Weight: 16.3 grams

Keuren: Sterling - maker's mark and signature of Alwin

Depending on your location, shipments are sent via DHL Express or UPS. Combined shipments are possible; please send us a message if you plan to make multiple purchases or have already done so. If you have not yet paid for the second and subsequent items, we can still remove the shipping costs for those items. If you pay for all items including shipping, we can refund the surplus via IBAN or Paypal. Please also send us a message in that case.

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Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Navajo
Country of Origin
U.S.
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Silver
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Alvin Begay - Ring - size 61/19.5mm
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Objects sold
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