Turquoise/Native American jewelry

[alanfgag]

The Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild members produced some wonderful pins and brooches. I have several and keep them pinned on my wooly jackets and vests. Here is one with an unusual and beautiful abstract rendering of a horse in motion.

 

[alanfgag]

Some antique and ancient trade beads in the low December sunshine.

 

[alanfgag]

Just for a little spice, tiny salt spoon by Kenneth Begay. These come up for sale frequently… I was happy to find one at a modest price. About 2” long, beautifully crafted.

 

[Leigh H]

I rarely ever get notifications for this thread, makes me wonder what else I’ve missed lately!

Circa 1910 Navajo made squash blossom that I picked up as a honoring piece for my grandmother.

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wow thats stunning!

 

[Leigh H]

Recent purchase, an old turquoise row bracelet circa 1920s

 

[dh66]

Recent purchase, an old turquoise row bracelet circa 1920s

Very nice!!!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Fred Harvey era NAVAJO STAMPED STERLING SILVER CONCHO PIN

 

[alanfgag]

Really nice!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Really nice!

Thanks Alan. I like the older billet stamped conchos & etc.
Have you or anyone else figured out a repurpose use for billet buttons with the button shank on back? I keep trying to come up with some use for them.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

When I saw this "Comes Charging" bison piece by Frank Salcido I had to have it.

It reminded me of a gate fabricated for an artist back in the 1980's. Made from 10g steel the artist then took & painted the two gate panels. The bison cape was sandblasted for texture then painted a darker brown.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Been using this concho pin on an Aztec pattern winter scarf pinned around my neck.

Love all the shapes & texture working together in this pic.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Navajo Silversmith Frank Salcido, "Comes Charging"

 

[Bamaboots]

Stormy Mountain cabochon set on a heavy shank in a sawtooth bezel trimmed in silver rope by Robert Kelly. Minimal traditional stamping on the shank. Though I read the dimensions, I think I fell for the stone without giving a lot of thought to how big the ring actually is and it's substantial. According to the seller, ca. 70's-80's..

I bought the ring from Abby Kent Flythe and that conversation alone was worth the price of admission. We had a brief email conversation and negotiated a price. She left me her home # and asked me to call her in the evening to conclude the transaction. She conducts her sales over the phone; something I haven't done in some time. WE probably stayed on the phone for 15 minutes after our business was concluded. Such a fun person to do business with and a wealth of knowledge. We spoke about a number of her pieces and some upcoming. We spoke of a few artists including Michael Schmaltz, (member here) who she said now lives in KS. She keeps trying to talk him into making more rings. He's not doing a lot if any jewelry right now. I told her of the thread here on the lounge and suggested she might enjoy looking at some of the pieces displayed here. I told her I would send her a link to this thread and i need to remind myself to do that after this.

 

[dh66]

Stormy Mountain cabochon set on a heavy shank in a sawtooth bezel trimmed in silver rope by Robert Kelly. Minimal traditional stamping on the shank. Though I read the dimensions, I think I fell for the stone without giving a lot of thought to how big the ring actually is and it's substantial. According to the seller, ca. 70's-80's..

I bought the ring from Abby Kent Flythe and that conversation alone was worth the price of admission. We had a brief email conversation and negotiated a price. She left me her home # and asked me to call her in the evening to conclude the transaction. She conducts her sales over the phone; something I haven't done in some time. WE probably stayed on the phone for 15 minutes after our business was concluded. Such a fun person to do business with and a wealth of knowledge. We spoke about a number of her pieces and some upcoming. We spoke of a few artists including Michael Schmaltz, (member here) who she said now lives in KS. She keeps trying to talk him into making more rings. He's not doing a lot if any jewelry right now. I told her of the thread here on the lounge and suggested she might enjoy looking at some of the pieces displayed here. I told her I would send her a link to this thread and i need to remind myself to do that after this.

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That's a nice one, Cuz! A truly impressive looking piece.

AND, I can see from the last photo that your rabbit chasinghas been fairly successful.

 

[Bamaboots]

That's a nice one, Cuz! A truly impressive looking piece.

AND, I can see from the last photo that your rabbit chasinghas been fairly successful.

Thanks, Cuz. I'm afraid you've got me on the last one.. The rosemary bush, maybe?

 

[dh66]

Thanks, Cuz. I'm afraid you've got me on the last one.. The rosemary bush, maybe?

They do run down some deep holes sometimes.

 

[alanfgag]

Beautiful ring and great story. I’ve spent time paging through her impressive collection. Good to hear some news about Michael.

 

[Bamaboots]

They do run down some deep holes sometimes.

They do run down some deep holes sometimes.

Forgive me, Cuz. I’m beyond dense this morning. I need to ask Alice.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Forgive me, Cuz. I’m beyond dense this morning. I need to ask Alice.

And the hookah smoking caterpillar.

 

[alanfgag]

Nothing new to share... just some sunshine on a bowl of stuff I wear frequently.