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J1715 Jason Begaye

Tufa Cast
Price: $375.00
 
Description

J1715 Jason Begaye

Sterling silver tufa cast cuff by Navajo silversmith Jason Begaye. The 1 1/2” bracelet has a small turquoise round and a cutout design. Hallmarked “JOB”. The inside measurement is 5 3/4” with a 7/8” gap.

About the artist

Jason Begaye

JASON BEGAYE       

(Navajo b. 1950’s – present)

Jason Begaye (born in 1950’s at Fort Defiance, Arizona) is the son of Jimmy Begaye and brother of noted silversmiths Marco Begaye and Vernon Begaye.  As with many silversmiths, he learned the basics of jewelry making from his father and brothers. His first silversmith instructors were Al Nez and Ric Charlie where he learned the skills of tufa casting and cuttle bone casting. 

He has actively been making and selling his work slice the 1970’s.

Unlike his father and brothers Jason’s tufa casted pieces are strikingly architectural and modern in character.  When using turquoise or other stones, they are secure in their crenelated mounting.

Jason was also one of a long line of esteemed and talented silversmiths who were employed as “bench silversmiths” at Shades of the West in Old Town Scottsdale. The pieces in our current inventory were created specifically for Shades of the West, Inc.

Jason’s contemporary style of jewelry has won first place at the 1995 and 1996 Arizona State Fairs.  He is currently residing in Phoenix and still enjoys Pow-Wows and Blessings.

Jason Begaye's "JOB" mark is hand-scratched into the back of his pieces.

About Bischoff's

Bischoff's Gallery opened in 1999. The gallery, located in historic Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona carries work by Native American, western, and southwestern artists. Known for its collection of Native American Jewelry, Bischoff's also offers a selection of Navajo rugs, kachinas, pottery, baskets, and fine art from artisans of many tribes...

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