Lee Begay Bolo Tie
Sterling silver, turquoise, lapis, mop and coral
1990s
Signed
Height 3 1/8"
90.2 grams
Provenance: Private collection, Las Cruces, NM
Navajo silversmith Lee Begay was born February 9th, 1970 in Fort Defiance. He is the oldest of five children.
Lee learned the art of making jewelry from his brother Darryl Dean Begay. Lee lived in the Phoenix area for 18 years, and it was the inspiration of his well-known younger brother Darryl Dean. He moved in with Darryl and Rebecca and they mentored him in the art of making jewelry.
Lee has become an amazing artist and is considered one of the best artists alive today. He likes to do mostly traditional style, which is influenced by Navajo Ceremonials. Bolo measures 46" complete with sterling and silver tips.
Sterling silver, turquoise, lapis, mop and coral
1990s
Signed
Height 3 1/8"
90.2 grams
Provenance: Private collection, Las Cruces, NM
Navajo silversmith Lee Begay was born February 9th, 1970 in Fort Defiance. He is the oldest of five children.
Lee learned the art of making jewelry from his brother Darryl Dean Begay. Lee lived in the Phoenix area for 18 years, and it was the inspiration of his well-known younger brother Darryl Dean. He moved in with Darryl and Rebecca and they mentored him in the art of making jewelry.
Lee has become an amazing artist and is considered one of the best artists alive today. He likes to do mostly traditional style, which is influenced by Navajo Ceremonials. Bolo measures 46" complete with sterling and silver tips.
Sterling silver, turquoise, lapis, mop and coral
1990s
Signed
Height 3 1/8"
90.2 grams
Provenance: Private collection, Las Cruces, NM
Navajo silversmith Lee Begay was born February 9th, 1970 in Fort Defiance. He is the oldest of five children.
Lee learned the art of making jewelry from his brother Darryl Dean Begay. Lee lived in the Phoenix area for 18 years, and it was the inspiration of his well-known younger brother Darryl Dean. He moved in with Darryl and Rebecca and they mentored him in the art of making jewelry.
Lee has become an amazing artist and is considered one of the best artists alive today. He likes to do mostly traditional style, which is influenced by Navajo Ceremonials. Bolo measures 46" complete with sterling and silver tips.