(Navajo, active until around 1976). The brother of Kenneth Begay, and an incredibly talented and creative silversmith in his own right. Also worked at the White Hogan for a time.
(Navajo, active until around 1976). The brother of Kenneth Begay, and an incredibly talented and creative silversmith in his own right. Also worked at the White Hogan for a time.
Available works:
B 3420
A wonderful hallmarked example of his “railroad track” style, which he developed and many other artists have copied. Unusual in that it has a nice big high quality coral cabochon, instead of the more common turquoise. Inside size 5 1/4” with a 1 1/8” opening (can be adjusted), width 13/16”, weight 53 grams.
GH/46
Ex-Geraldine Howard collection. One of his trademark “railroad track” bracelets, but wider than most. Begay was Kenneth’s brother, and a very accomplished and creative smith in his own right, best known for creating the “railroad track” design that many artists still use today. Hallmarked. Inside size 5 1/2” with a 1” opening (can be adjusted), width 1 3/8”, weight 92 grams.
B 3304
Most of Johnny Mike’s pieces are all silver, but this one has a beautiful piece of turquoise within his trademark railroad track design. Hallmarked. Inside size 5 5/16” with a 1 1/8” opening (can be adjusted), width 3/4”, weight 46 grams.