Jewelry: Flatware
Utensils and boxes were not items made by the Navajo and Zuni for their
own use, but they show some of the best craftmanship of any silverwork.
Flatware was usually produced on commission, and the artists receiving
the order were normally the best available to the trader. Nearly all of
the older flatware is simple yet elegant in design and execution, and
appeals to a great variety of collectors who may not be interested in
jewelry.
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| Dark blue leather and brass purse by Lloyd Kiva New, with brass decoration designed by Charles Loloma, c. 1950s. Very good condition. $995 (KN 1320)
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Fine Navajo box with Yei figures and turquoise inlay, c. 1945-55. Excellent weight (over 125 grams) and very fine workmanship. 3 5/8" x 3 1/8". $2250 (KN 1404)
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A pair of Navajo stamped silver hinged cases with turquoise on the lids, c. 1940s-1950s. Though the stamped patterns are different, they are exactly the same size and were clearly made together by the same hand. One has a blue turquoise, while the other has a green one. Boxes almost never come in pairs, so this is a rare set. Each 3" x 2 1/4" x 1". SOLD (KN 1384)
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| Very nice Navajo Indian-head spoon, c. 1900-1910. Has "NAVAJO" and a whirling logs in the bowl. 5 1/2" long. $395 (KN JS/2) Inquire/Order |
Very nice pickle fork by Allen Kee (hallmarked), c. 1950s. Done with the care typical of his White Hogan pieces. A great way to treat your pickles with the respect they deserve. 6 3/8" long. $295 (KN 1341)
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An absolutely spectacular Navajo serving set with Indian heads in profile, c. 1910-25. Hammered out from ingot silver and decorated with elaborate stampwork. Note the individual feathers on the headdresses and the detail of the nose. Large serving sets of this age and quality are quite rare. Spoon measures 7 5/8" long, total weight 89 grams. $2500 with custom stand (KN 1401)
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| Navajo silver and leather purse from the White Hogan, c. 1950s. Purchased at the same time as other White Hogan pieces, and made for "June K. Robertson" of "Los Angeles, California". Not hallmarked, but by style, technique and collection history likely the work of Kenneth Begay or the Kee brothers. Excellent condition, quite usable. SOLD (KN BC/1) Inquire/Order |
Pair of Navajo silver spoons with elaborate stampwork, including hearts, c. 1925. A very good matched pair. 5 3/8" long. $495/pair (KN 1382) Inquire/Order
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Navajo salt and pepper shaker set, c. 1950s. Very nice stampwork, with a turquoise-set top. 1 1/2" high. $150 (KN 1405) Inquire/Order |
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