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 Lone Mountain Spiderweb Turquoise Butterfly Maiden and Hummingbird Bracelet Inner Circumference of Bracelet: 5-7/8 in. Bracelet Gap Size: 7/8 in. Bracelet Width From Center: 2-1/4 in. (and tapers...
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Philander and Isiah Begay Pilot Mountain Turquoise and Coral Tufa Cast 18K Gold and Sterling Silver Horny Toad Bracelet Inner Circumference of Bracelet: 5-1/8 in. Bracelet Gap Size: 1-1/8 in....
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Philander Begay Pilot Mountain Spiderweb Turquoise Tufa Cast 18K Gold and Sterling Silver “Cheii Zilla” Bolo Tie Full Length of Bolo Cord Tips Included: 48-1/4 in. Bolo Size: 4-3/4 in....
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Philander Begay Lone Mountain Turquoise Tufa Cast 18K Gold and Sterling Silver Yeibechai Bracelet Inner Circumference of Bracelet: 5-1/2 in. Bracelet Gap Size: 7/8 in. Bracelet Width From Center: 1-7/8...
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Philander Begay Bisbee and Lone Mountain Turquoise Tufa Cast 18K Gold and Sterling Silver Inlay Ring
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Philander Begay Bisbee and Lone Mountain Turquoise Tufa Cast 18K Gold and Sterling Silver Inlay Ring Ring Size: 10-1/2Â Ring Face Width: 13/16 in. (and tapers down to: 7/16 in.)...
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This bold horned toad bolo features a body with a large, vibrant and highly collectible Sierra Nevada turquoise gem. The natural stone exhibits the signature look of the mine, aqua...
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New Lander is a claim located in Crescent Valley, Nevada near the famed Carico Lake mine. It produced a vibrant green spiderweb matrix against a light olive or tan background....
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Novel with an art deco feel, Philander has created his beautiful ring with a dragonfly atop. Dragonflies are considered to be good luck among the Navajo as they are found...
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Phil has created one his great masterpiece horned toad bracelets. He first cast the shank after carving it in tufa stone. The cast design features five arrows, with tips and...
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Phil created this horse pendant highlighting its glowing mane, as if it was running to a special place. Always creative, Phil makes a distinctive statement out of each of his...
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Philander carved a tufa stone on both sides to create the heavy shank for this beautiful one of a kind piece. The shank celebrates the Pueblo and corn crops that...
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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