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Created for the Will James’ “Cowboys North and South” show with Claggett/Rey Gallery in Edwards, Colorado.
“A Gift for Alice”
Solid Sterling Silver Concho Buckle Set featuring 8 Cts. of Natural Lone Mountain Turquoise on a Tom Taylor leather belt.
Starting at $12,500.00
This Diné (Navajo) period piece is a nod to the environments surrounding Will James throughout his life and the woman behind the man, his wife Alice. Early on Alice believed Will’s natural story telling abilities would translate well to print and she provided a steadfast supply of encouragement regarding his artistic talents.
It was said Will would bring home gifts for both Alice and her mother on occasion. His nomadic lifestyle found him in Kingman, Arizona and Santa Fe, New Mexico during a short period; this piece symbolizes the thought of a gift indicative of those cultures to bring home to his lovely wife.
The line work in this piece is hand stamped section by section, requiring patience and precision as would have been accomplished by the early Diné during that period of the 1920’s. The Lone Mountain turquoise is sourced from Nevada, the state where Will and Alice spent the first years of their marriage and delighted in Will’s early successes and Smoky. The flower motif featured on the middle belt loop is replicated from the same motif on Will James’ drawing chair from his first studio in Washoe Valley, Nevada. It was here Will James said he “left the trail of the range for the trail of art.”
Sterling Silver Tufa Cast with hand sculpted overlay bear design and reverse paw side.
Shash (Bear) is the sacred protector of the Diné people. This sacred animal protects the four sacred mountains that serve as the regional boundaries and territory of the Dine.
Starting at $8,125.00
Sterling Silver Tufa Cast w/ Lone Mountain Inlay, Mediterranean Coral Accent, 18K Yellow Gold sliver.
Traditional elements of the Diné are incorporated into the bolo design. The Diné male and female rain, night stars, lightning, rivers and the protective bear claw. All the elements featured honor the sky and land.
Starting at $9,500.00
Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Round Pendant. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Mediterranean Coral, Jet, and Magnecite Inlay Strip.
A special gift created for a client’s request to capture their love and appreciation of the wolves.
Starting at $1,560.00
18K White Gold Tie Bars w/ Lone Mountain Turquoise (top and lower bar) and Apache Blue Turquoise (middle bar).
Special tie bar set created for a client’s three grandsons. Each tie bar is created with essence of the Diné, the regional home of all three of the grandsons.
Starting at $9,375.00 each
Traditional Navajo Bow Guards w/ Lapis Lazuli and Leather.
Designed for a Diné client whom requested two traditional techniques, one tufa cast and one fabrication.
Starting at $5,800.00 each
Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Bolo with 135 cts. of vintage Royston turquoise including the bolo tips. Hand braided calf leather cord in a beautiful saddle color, courtesy of Taos Leather.
Artwork is a bowguard style representing the strength given to the male warrior by “Spider Woman” who also offers guidance. The Naabaahii warrior embodies a strong sense of bravery and dedication not only in physical combat, but also against physical illnesses and overall challenges in the community.
Starting at $15,000.00