Description
RAYMOND BEARD
Navajo
Raymond Beard is a native Navajo, who started working silver in 1978. He works in several traditional styles, including Zuni needlepoint cluster and inlay, Black Hills styles and the traditional Navajo silver styles he learned from his family.
When we asked Raymond if he has a favorite piece, he said he is most proud of a large concho belt he made with a crow dancer in the middle, and clusters of stone surrounding it.
Today, Raymond works out of Gallup, New Mexico
Collections: Helen Kersting Collection, Phoenix, Arizona; Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis. Indiana
Hallmark: BRD
