Philander Begay-Navajo
Philander Begay grew up in Tuba City, Arizona near the Hopi village of Hotevilla in a family of jewelers noted for their fine one of a kind castings. Carving intricate scenes of Navajo and Pueblo life combined with fine natural turquoise, the family has created some of the most collected pieces of contemporary Native American jewelry. Philander is the brother of noted jeweler Darryl Dean, who was his mentor and teacher. Bobby and Tim Begay were early influences in his unique style, as was Kenneth Begay.
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Philander Begay Candelaria Turquoise 18K Gold and Tufa Cast Sterling Silver Horny Toad Arrowhead Pendant Pendant Size: 3-3/16 in. x 1-3/8 in. (at widest point) Stone Size: 1 in. x...
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$2,495.00
Philander Begay Pilot Mountain Turquoise Double Sided Tufa Cast Sterling Silver Bracelet Inner Circumference of Bracelet: 5 3/8 in. Bracelet Gap Size: 1 in. Bracelet Width: 1 5/16 in. Stone Size: 15/16 in. x 1 in. Full Inner...
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$4,950.00
Phil took many hours carving his large and spectacular masterpiece horned toad bolo. Each spike on the toad is set in high relief, hundreds of them. At the toad’s head...
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Navajo jeweler, Philander Begay is the master carver of the Cheii, the horned toad. This fine bracelet is among his best. The toad sits among the petroglyphs under a night...
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$3,950.00
This is a Philander Begay masterpiece. Each leg and the claw and stinger of the scorpion is separately carved and cast in tufa stone all by hand. The stinger is...
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$1,100.00
Philander always delights with his creative designs. He carved this fine intricate spiderweb in tufa stone then cast a one of a kind pendant. In the center sits a rare...
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Philander Begay Oxblood Coral and Lone Mountain Spiderweb Turquoise Tufa Cast Channel Inlay Bracelet
$2,950.00
Phil’s fine lapidary work shines atop his wide tufa cast bracelet shank. He inlays gorgeous bubble cut cabochons of gem grade natural oxblood coral as the dominant color. Gems of...
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The horned toad or Cheii in Navajo lore is the grandfather spirit who protects the people and leads them safely. Philander created this wonderful toad out of gleaming solid 18...
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Philander is the great master of the creation of horned toad themed jewelry. The horn toad is a legend in Navajo lore. This bracelet celebrates corn for prosperity and the...
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Isiah is an up and coming force in the Native American jewelry universe. Having studied under his father for a decade he is one of the few to create masterful...
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Philander cast this beautiful ridged bracelet shank after carving the design in tufa stone. Between the ridges he cut several exquisite cabochons to expertly inlay. The stones are ultra collectible...
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Philander selected a beautiful natural spiderweb turquoise from the elusive Number 8 turquoise mine to off set on his tufa cast ring shank. The cabochon is the signature look of...
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$1,695.00
Corn is the staff of life for indigenous peoples. Phil highlights this staple with this beautiful one of a kind bracelet. A rare and gorgeous gem grade natural Bisbee turquoise...
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$2,250.00
Isiah has created his masterpiece coral ring by cabbing 14 flawless natural oxblood corals to shape. He then inlays the bubble cuts stone to stone except for three strips of...
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Phil’s imagination is abundantly displayed with this gorgeous one of a kind bracelet. A solid 18 karat gold turtle swims in the ocean above star fish at the sea floor....
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$1,950.00
This is Philander’s Art Nuevo take on the classic Buffalo Dancer motif. He has inlaid fine natural Lone Mountain turquoise, oxblood coral, lapis and black jade to perfection. A beautiful...
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$2,400.00
Philander’s spiderweb design was created by carving the web in a tufa stone. Molten silver was then poured into the stone in a lost casting for a one of a...
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$1,695.00
This is Phil and Shanibah’s corn cob design bracelet. The shank design was laboriously hand carved into a tufa stone then cast. It is remarkable how uniform the squares in...
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Navajo jeweler Philander Begay tufa cast a wonderful precisely hand carved linear design for this heavy sterling silver bracelet. He then set a beautiful gem grade natural turquoise from the...
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Deeply carved into a thick tufa stone, a dark mysterious Navajo deity emerges from the underworld in this heavy bracelet. Philander perfectly captures the essence of the Yeibechai in this incredible piece. Made from multiple layers of sterling silver, the bracelet is as heavy as the subject it portrays. An entire Yei is created. He dances holding rattles, a fox fur hanging down his back. A concho belt with five gem grade natural Apache Blue turquoise conchos adorns his waist. His face is masked with the classic look of the god. The mask is gem grade Apache Blue turquoise to match with a prominent whistle inlaid in the middle below the eyes. The Yei dances in the dark with the stars above him. The finished piece is path breaking and unusually one of a kind.
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