Artistry of the West: Rare Beadwork & Historic Western Wonders November 9th Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2024 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 275
Navajo Marco Begaye Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
Estimate: $600 - $800
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Featured in this lot is this Navajo Marco Begaye sterling silver turquoise ring circa 1990's. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and turquoise construction that shows layered and tooled decoration of feathers and vines with a faded twisted rope border to the centerstone that is a turquoise oval cut cabochon. The ring is marked on the underside of the ring as follows: MB - Sterling. Marco Begaye was a talented Navajo (Diné) artist known for his work in jewelry design and painting. His creations reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Navajo people, blending traditional motifs with contemporary styles. He was known for creating bold, distinctive pieces that were both wearable art and expressions of Navajo culture. His jewelry often featured geometric patterns, natural stones, and a harmonious balance of color and form. The condition of this Navajo ring is good with some slight patina to the sterling silver but otherwise shows a good overall condition. The overall measurements of this ring 1 1/8" x 1 1/8" x 7/8" and the ring size is US 13 1/4. The collective weight of this ring is 11.8g.
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