Navajo
Sterling 18kt and turquoise
2020
Size 9 1/4
19.99 grams
Provenance: Private collection, Las Cruces, NM
NAVEEK…named Artist of the Year 1993, by the Indian Arts and Crafts Association, is an extraordinary master jeweler by any standard. He uses his professional name Naveek to honor his Navajo and Greek heritage.
Naveek was born at Fort Defiance, Arizona, and raised in the area west of Standing Rock on the Navajo Reservation and in the community of Gallup, New Mexico. His grandfather, Tom A. Lewis, a Navajo medicine man and traditional silversmith, greatly influenced Naveek’s interest in art and taught Naveek his essential skills. While this exposure to his Navajo culture has certainly been a major influence, Naveek also credits his Greek ancestry for much of his creativity.
In Naveek’s superb jewelry there is a strong sense of harmony and balance between traditional and contemporary concepts. He constantly searches for new approaches and unique styles, while at the same time giving strict attention to minute details and the flawless finish of each piece.
His complex channel inlay style has evolved over twenty-five years into award-winning designs sought by collectors worldwide and featured in galleries throughout the country. And his respect for the culture of the Old Ways and his intrinsic love of nature are translated into subtle yet striking elegance by the use of silver or gold, precious and semi-precious gemstones, and his notable intricate star-burst design. Rare!
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Navajo
Sterling 18kt and turquoise
2020
Size 9 1/4
19.99 grams
Provenance: Private collection, Las Cruces, NM
NAVEEK…named Artist of the Year 1993, by the Indian Arts and Crafts Association, is an extraordinary master jeweler by any standard. He uses his professional name Naveek to honor his Navajo and Greek heritage.
Naveek was born at Fort Defiance, Arizona, and raised in the area west of Standing Rock on the Navajo Reservation and in the community of Gallup, New Mexico. His grandfather, Tom A. Lewis, a Navajo medicine man and traditional silversmith, greatly influenced Naveek’s interest in art and taught Naveek his essential skills. While this exposure to his Navajo culture has certainly been a major influence, Naveek also credits his Greek ancestry for much of his creativity.
In Naveek’s superb jewelry there is a strong sense of harmony and balance between traditional and contemporary concepts. He constantly searches for new approaches and unique styles, while at the same time giving strict attention to minute details and the flawless finish of each piece.
His complex channel inlay style has evolved over twenty-five years into award-winning designs sought by collectors worldwide and featured in galleries throughout the country. And his respect for the culture of the Old Ways and his intrinsic love of nature are translated into subtle yet striking elegance by the use of silver or gold, precious and semi-precious gemstones, and his notable intricate star-burst design. Rare!
INQUIRE HERE
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