Ken Beldin was born in Mississippi and studies at the University of California, Berkeley. He retired as head of a successful ad agency in Los Angeles in 1931 to travel through the Southwest. He worked for a time with Mexico’s National Railways attracting tourists to travel to Mexico by rail and was drawn into the rugged beauty of Mexico and it’s people. He set up a studio in Tenancingo South of Mexico City near Taxco and began creating one of a kind jewelry and sculpture. He was the custodian of a collection of archeological Pre-Columbian stones, and it was from these he derived his motifs. His modern Primitive jewelry was considered to have the most feeling and the most authentic look of the Period. He worked throughout the 40s and 50s with copper, brass, steel, wood and leather. His work was admired and collected by some of the elite of Hollywood, including Barbara Hutton, Edward G. Robinson, James Cagny and Sammy Davis, Jr. His friends in Mexico, who also purchased his work included Diego Riviera, Freda Kahlo, J. C. Orosco and Miguel Covarrubias. His pieces were available in gift shops in Mexico City, Tlaquepaque, Morelia and Taxco. Beldin was also very interested in the nutritional needs of Mexico’s poor and with the help of a nutritionist in California developed a soybean-based food for children. He created comic books to teach the children about nutrition and gave some of the proceeds from his art sales to this cause. Dale Nichols, the well-known American artist, appreciated his work and created a pamphlet about him in 1952 launching his creations. These unique collectible pieces are being rediscovered now.
Ken Beldin, Wood, Copper, Ceramic, Primitive Art, Jewelry Box
By Ken Beldin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful jewelry box by the known American artist Ken Belgian. He worked in Taxco, Mexico in a modern/primitive style craft . This wooden box ...
Copper
Belgium Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Art, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage ceramic wall art. Brown earthenware with hand painted accents. Design of 8 figures in ceramic and glazed in the tones blue, gold, whit...
Ceramic
Zodiac Copper Wall Art
Located in Antwerp, BE
Zodiac copper wall art. Diameter:50 cm. Depth:3 cm.
Copper
Oracle of Delphi Ceramic Wall Art
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique ceramic art plaque of The Oracle of Delphi. The ceramic has a leather hanger at top to hang on wall. Contains colors of yellow, green and brown The Oracle of Delphi was a prie...
Ceramic
1980s Pottery Tile Wall Art Framed in Wood
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1980s Wall Art Wood Framed Modern Pottery Geometric Design Tiles 24.75 x 14 tall Art 18.75 x 8.25 Original vintage condition. Refer t...
Pottery, Wood
$2,836
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 7.49 in
Extra Lage Size, Copper Kitchen Utensils Wood & Iron Forged Pot Holder Antique
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Spectacular pice Very large size 75 cm The lot is made up of: 1 wooden and wrought iron hanger (19th century) 11 copper and iron pans and skimmers (early 20th century) Antique copper and wrought iron kitchen...
Copper, Iron
Mixed Media Ceramic Wall Art
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
A unique combination of materials adorning a hand painted linen canvas would make a great addition to a wall gallery or hung by itself in small wall...
Metallic Thread
Mid Century Ceramic Wall Art Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic disc wall sculpture Germany, circa 1960’s Five unique ceramic discs with concentric rings Bold and contrasting color palette ranging from d...
Ceramic
Clyde Burt Ceramic Wall Art
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt abstract ceramic wall relief in glazed stoneware with wooden frame. Signed to front: [C. BURT]. American, circa 1965.
Wood, Ceramic
Late 18th Century Brass or Copper Bed Warmers with Wood Handles
Located in Savannah, GA
Late 18th century brass or copper bed warmers with great patina wood handles. They are great for hanging on the wall or next to a fireplace. Measure...
Brass, Copper
Nebula Wall Art I made in Pure Brass and Copper
Located in Kolkata, IN
Wandering nebula in endless seas of gold dust with planetary forms making their way to unknown destinations. Art for your souls in precious metals and fine craftsmanship. The wall ar...
Copper
Primitive Vintage Shoemaker's Wall Board
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A highly decorative vintage board with 44 heel irons for shoes and boots from an old shoemaker´s workshop. The bumper plates are attached to the bottom of the heels and increase dura...
Metal
String Art Copper & Brass Wall Decoration
Located in Fulton, CA
I've seen string art of the 1970's made of fishing line many times. But, have only seen copper and brass wire when I came across two of these amazing examples. Intricately crafted co...
Brass, Bronze, Copper