Mark Chee (1914-1981) - Navajo Turquoise and Silver Ring c. 1950s, Size 4.5 (J11050)
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J11050
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Circa
1950s
DETAILS
11g, size 4.5, 1.25" x 1" face. Acquired from a private collection in Colorado. Artist's hallmark on verso. Mark Chee was a Navajo silversmith who was active from 1934-1942, and 1946-1970s he was in the Air Force from 1942-1946. Mark specialized in old style designs with heavy gage silver, set stones, and traditional stamp work. He won numerous awards for his work including first prize in the 1946 Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, NM.
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