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Kenneth Begay

Kenneth Begay for White Hogan Wood & Sterling Silver Clip Earrings
Kenneth Begay for White Hogan Wood & Sterling Silver Clip Earrings

Kenneth Begay for White Hogan Wood & Sterling Silver Clip Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

With ironwood inlay to the center of each. By Kenneth Begay for the White Hogan shop. Begay is known as 'The Father of Modern Navajo Silver" and was one of the two owners of White...

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Mid-20th Century Native American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Navajo Avin Joe White Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Pendant
Navajo Avin Joe White Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Pendant

Navajo Avin Joe White Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Pendant

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Simple yet classic design, perfect for the contemporary Southwestern style. 1 1/2'”, 9.18 grams Avin Joe was born on the Navajo Reservation, where he spent most of his life. His gre...

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2010s American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Large Navajo Kachina Bolo
Large Navajo Kachina Bolo

Large Navajo Kachina Bolo

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Avin Joe was born on the Navajo Reservation, where he spent most of his life. His great uncle Kenneth Begay, taught Avin's father Phillip Joe to silversmith.

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2010s American Native American Rope Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Cuff with 18K Gold Dragonfly & Opal by Philander Begay
Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Cuff with 18K Gold Dragonfly & Opal by Philander Begay

Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Cuff with 18K Gold Dragonfly & Opal by Philander Begay

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

About the Artist Born in 1982, Philander Begay has been creating jewelry since 2002. Taught by his brother Darryl Begay and his uncle Bobby Begay, Philander continues a distinguished...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Navajo Avin Joe White Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Inlay Ring
Navajo Avin Joe White Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Inlay Ring

Navajo Avin Joe White Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Inlay Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Size 8.75, 5.86 grams Avin Joe was born on the Navajo Reservation, where he spent most of his life. His great uncle Kenneth Begay, taught Avin's father Phillip Joe to silversmith.

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2010s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Kachina Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bolo Tie by Avin Joe
Navajo Kachina Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bolo Tie by Avin Joe

Navajo Kachina Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bolo Tie by Avin Joe

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Size: 3" x 2 1/2" Avin Joe, master Navajo silversmith born and raised on the Navajo Reservation, learned the trade through his father Phillip Joe who was taught by his uncle Kenneth ...

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2010s American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Bracelet
Navajo Turquoise Bracelet

Navajo Turquoise Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Avin Joe, master Navajo silversmith born and raised on the Navajo Reservation, learned the trade through his father Phillip Joe who was taught by his uncle Kenneth Begay. Avin learne...

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2010s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Single-Stone Kingman Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Navajo Single-Stone Kingman Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Navajo Single-Stone Kingman Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Size: 6" plus 3/4" Opening x 2"H Avin Joe, master Navajo silversmith born and raised on the Navajo Reservation, learned the trade through his father Phillip Joe who was taught by hi...

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2010s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Earrings
Navajo Turquoise Earrings

Navajo Turquoise Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Size: 1 1/2"L, Stone 3/4" Avin Joe, master Navajo silversmith born and raised on the Navajo Reservation, learned the trade through his father Phillip Joe who was taught by his uncle ...

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2010s American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Earrings
Navajo Turquoise Earrings

Navajo Turquoise Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Size: 1 1/2"L stone 3/4" Avin Joe, master Navajo silversmith born and raised on the Navajo Reservation, learned the trade through his father Phillip Joe who was taught by his uncle K...

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2010s American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Dangle Earrings
Navajo Turquoise Dangle Earrings

Navajo Turquoise Dangle Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Size: 2"L x 3/4'W Avin Joe, master Navajo silversmith born and raised on the Navajo Reservation, learned the trade through his father Phillip Joe who was taught by his uncle Kennet...

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2010s American Native American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Large and Exceptional Navajo Kingman Turquoise Bolo
Large and Exceptional Navajo Kingman Turquoise Bolo

Large and Exceptional Navajo Kingman Turquoise Bolo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Avin Joe, master Navajo silversmith born and raised on the Navajo Reservation, learned the trade through his father Phillip Joe who was taught by his uncle Kenneth Begay. Avin learne...

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2010s American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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Sterling Cufflinks by Modernist Navajo Jeweler Kenneth Begay
Sterling Cufflinks by Modernist Navajo Jeweler Kenneth Begay

Sterling Cufflinks by Modernist Navajo Jeweler Kenneth Begay

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H 0.88 in W 0.75 in D 0.75 in

Sterling Cufflinks by Modernist Navajo Jeweler Kenneth Begay

By Kenneth Begay

Located in Papaikou, HI

A variation on one of his recurring design patterns, the spiral of life. Kenneth Begay is considered the father of modern Navajo jewelry.

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Leather Handbag by Kenneth Begay, circa 1950
Vintage Leather Handbag by Kenneth Begay, circa 1950

Vintage Leather Handbag by Kenneth Begay, circa 1950

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H 16.25 in W 8.5 in D 1.63 in

Vintage Leather Handbag by Kenneth Begay, circa 1950

By Kenneth Begay

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Renowned for its exquisite modernist silver designs, Kenneth Begay was the most noted artist in the group.

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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Native American Objects

Materials

Silver

Kenneth Begay Signed Navajo Sterling Silver Cigarette Box White Hogan Vintage
Kenneth Begay Signed Navajo Sterling Silver Cigarette Box White Hogan Vintage

Kenneth Begay Signed Navajo Sterling Silver Cigarette Box White Hogan Vintage

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

I dream about designs at night and then write them down and use them." -Kenneth Begay Kenneth Begay (1913-1977) was called the "father of modern Navajo jewelry" for his clean, bold,...

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver and Wood Modernist Lamp, circa 1960
Silver and Wood Modernist Lamp, circa 1960

Silver and Wood Modernist Lamp, circa 1960

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 8 in D 5 in

Silver and Wood Modernist Lamp, circa 1960

By Kenneth Begay

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A wonderful example of Navajo modernism, this lamp was made in the 1960s, most likely by master silversmith Kenneth Begay. Lovely organic wood form and sterling silver overlay decora...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Table Lamps

White Hogan Salt and Pepper Shaker with Parallelogram Tray
White Hogan Salt and Pepper Shaker with Parallelogram Tray

White Hogan Salt and Pepper Shaker with Parallelogram Tray

By White Hogan, Ivan Kee, Kenneth Begay

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Renowned for its exquisite modernist silver designs, Kenneth Begay was the most noted artist in the group.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Cheyenne Harris Navajo Silver and Gold Necklace, 20th Century
Cheyenne Harris Navajo Silver and Gold Necklace, 20th Century

Cheyenne Harris Navajo Silver and Gold Necklace, 20th Century

Located in Hamburg, PA

Cheyenne Harris initially learned jewelry techniques from her mother, Roberta Multine Tso, who had studied traditional Navajo silversmithing with Kenneth Begay at Navajo Community C...

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20th Century American Modern Native American Objects

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

1950s Kenneth Begay Navajo Sterling Silver Pierced Cuff Bracelet
1950s Kenneth Begay Navajo Sterling Silver Pierced Cuff Bracelet

1950s Kenneth Begay Navajo Sterling Silver Pierced Cuff Bracelet

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, sterling, Kenneth Begay, Navajo. This fabulous Kenneth Begay bracelet is Navajo modern incarnate.

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Vintage 1950s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver tufa cast cuff with turquoise stone by Philander Begay
Sterling Silver tufa cast cuff with turquoise stone by Philander Begay

Sterling Silver tufa cast cuff with turquoise stone by Philander Begay

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Bobby was taught by Timmy Begay who was a student of Kenneth Begay.” Philander was influenced by Darryl Begay, Raymond Yazzie, Aaron Anderson, Preston Monongye, Jesse Monongye to na...

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Late 20th Century Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Ring
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Ring

Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Size: 1" square, Size 12 Inventory: AH0500 Artist Bio: Avin Joe, master Navajo silversmith born and raised on the Navajo Reservation, learned the trade through his father Phillip J...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Sonoran Gold Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
Navajo Sonoran Gold Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring

Navajo Sonoran Gold Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Size: Face 3"L, Size 8.5; 23.54 grams Avin Joe was born on the Navajo Reservation, where he spent most of his life. His great uncle Kenneth Begay, taught Avin's father Phillip Joe t...

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2010s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Turquoise Ring by Kenneth Begay, circa 1960
Vintage Turquoise Ring by Kenneth Begay, circa 1960

Vintage Turquoise Ring by Kenneth Begay, circa 1960

By Kenneth Begay

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A beautiful turquoise ring by the master of Navajo modernism Kenneth Begay (1913-1977). Handmade "claw" style bezel set with a large natural cabochon of American turquoise.

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Mid-20th Century Navajo Native American Objects

Three Stone Shadowbox Bracelet by Kenneth Begay, circa 1965
Three Stone Shadowbox Bracelet by Kenneth Begay, circa 1965

Three Stone Shadowbox Bracelet by Kenneth Begay, circa 1965

By Kenneth Begay

Located in Santa Fe, NM

An exquisite handmade bracelet from the father of modern Navajo jewelry, Kenneth Begay (1913-1977). Three hand sawn bezels encircle gem quality Morenci turquoise cabochons.

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Native American Objects

Vintage Leather Purse by Lloyd Kiva New with Silver Elements by Kenneth Begay
Vintage Leather Purse by Lloyd Kiva New with Silver Elements by Kenneth Begay

Vintage Leather Purse by Lloyd Kiva New with Silver Elements by Kenneth Begay

By Lloyd Kiva New

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Renowned for its exquisite modernist silver designs, Kenneth Begay was the most noted artist in the group.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kenneth Begay Sterling Silver Box
Kenneth Begay Sterling Silver Box

Kenneth Begay Sterling Silver Box

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H 1.25 in W 4.5 in D 3 in

Kenneth Begay Sterling Silver Box

Located in Houston, TX

Sterling silver box by master Navajo silversmith Kenneth Begay (1913- 1977.) He was active from the 1940s-1970s.

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Mid-20th Century American Navajo Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...

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By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

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$69,696

H 2.09 in W 1.89 in

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By Cartier

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18-carat gold bird set with cabochon-cut turquoises and brilliant-cut diamonds (app. 2 carats) set in platinum; the eye and feathers are set with oval- and baguette cut-sapphires ...

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Materials

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1890s Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace
1890s Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace

1890s Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

The earliest Navajo pieces did not have turquoise; this sand-cast and handmade squash blossom is turn of the century - most probably before; made for own use; simple, stunning and im...

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Materials

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1960s Native American Silver Turquoise Bolo Necklace
1960s Native American Silver Turquoise Bolo Necklace

1960s Native American Silver Turquoise Bolo Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the 1960s Native American Silver Turquoise Bolo Necklace, a captivating piece that showcases the rich tradition and craftsmanship of Native American artisans. This stunni...

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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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Navajo Turquoise Kachina Bolo
Navajo Turquoise Kachina Bolo

Navajo Turquoise Kachina Bolo

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Kachina themed bolo tie with added embellishment. Kachina design highlighted with six natural untreated Kingman turquoise cabochons resting in sawtooth silver bezels. At the center, ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Indian Chief Bolo
Turquoise Indian Chief Bolo

Turquoise Indian Chief Bolo

$3,500

D 3 in L 4 in

Turquoise Indian Chief Bolo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Beautiful piece of Carrico Mine turquoise carved in the shape of Plains chief with full headdress surrounded by shadow box, outlined by silver leaves, scrolls and coral nuggets top a...

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Materials

Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Reversible Pendant
Navajo Turquoise Reversible Pendant

Navajo Turquoise Reversible Pendant

$4,000

W 3.5 in D 1.25 in L 5 in

Navajo Turquoise Reversible Pendant

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Large Native American Navajo Indian highly detailed sterling silver pendant with rotating Kingman turquoise center stone. Stone is floating in pendant with ornate and intricate sterl...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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Kenneth Begay For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact kenneth begay you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of silver and sterling silver, this item was constructed with great care. A kenneth begay from Navajo — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An old mine cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our kenneth begay for sale are for men, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Kenneth Begay?

The price for a kenneth begay starts at $260 and tops out at $7,475 with these earrings, on average, selling for $1,150.