Four Winds Gallery

Kenneth Begay / Navajo

In 1946, Kenneth Begay started working with John Bonnell at the White Hogan shop in Flagstaff, Arizona, beginning an 18 year relationship.  In collaboration with Bonnell, Begay moved Indian jewelry beyond personal adornment and into the arena of pure metalsmithing making, amongst other things, flatware sets, plates, boxes, and vessels of various kinds.  Although highly unusual at this time among silversmiths, 1951-1952, he also began signing his jewelry using KB.  When working for the White Hogan he additionally stamped his pieces with a small hogan.

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Discover our collection of vintage Native American treasures, celebrating the enduring beauty and masterful craftsmanship of the Southwest.
From striking jewelry to exceptional silver boxes, each one-of-a-kind piece carries its own unique history, reflecting generations of Native American silversmithing and lapidary artistry.
We invite you to explore these extraordinary treasures, now available in-store and through our online gallery.

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