Superb Navajo Kenneth Begay White Hogan Sterling Modernist Cufflinks Circa 1950s - Rare Find!

Measurements: 1"R (2.54cm)

Markings: KB - White Hogan Mark - Sterling

Weight: 13g

Phenomenal set of sterling cufflinks by Kenneth Begay for White Hogan. Face features his iconic modernist swirl pattern blackened in the recesses for stunning depth and dimension. They have recently been professionally polished and are in excellent condition. Perfect gift for the cufflink lover/collector and will be delivered in a gift box.

Kenneth Begay was an early innovator and leader in modern Native jewelry design. He studied jewelry making with Fred Peshlakai whose father, Slender Maker of Silver learned from the first generation of Navajo silversmiths in the mid-1800s. 
Begay’s most productive and innovative period, 1950-1968, were spent working at the White Hogan in Scottsdale, AZ, a shop that promoted modern Native design. After leaving Scottsdale, he taught jewelry making at Navajo community College on the reservation. Begay’s clean, contemporary designs influenced an entire generation of Native jewelry makers.