His father as well as the French jewelry designer, Pierre Tourraine were large influences on Harvey Begay’s work. For many years Begay’s work was offered by the Faust Gallery in Scottsdale. His distinctive hallmark consisted of the letters “HB”. Nearly a full page is devoted to Begay’s career as a jeweler in Gregory Schaaf’s book American Indian Jewelry I 1,200 Artist Biographies. STERLING SILVER concho belt set with natural Cloud Mountain turquoise. 1 buckle, 6 conchos, 7 butterflies. Buckle – 3″ x 2 1/4″ – turquoise 3/4″ x 1/2 “. Conchos – 2 3/4″ x 2″ – turquoise 3/4″ x 1/2″. Butterflies – 2″ x 1 1/4″ turquoise 6/8″ x 1/4″. The item “Harvey Begay (Navajo) sterling silver & Cloud Mountain turqoise concho belt set” is in sale since Sunday, May 21, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Other Native American Jewelry”. The seller is “locogrrl” and is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Jewelry Type: Concho Belt
- Signed?: Signed
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
- Main Stone: Turquoise
- Country of Origin: United States
- Artisan: Harvey Begay