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J 1157 Ernest Bilagody

Old Style Silver Flask
Price: $1,500.00
 
Description

Old style sterling silver flask by Navajo silversmith Ernest Bilagoy. The 3” x 4 ½” flask is hand stamped in the traditional Navajo way.

Hollow silverwork is becoming more and more difficult to find.  Only a few Navajo silversmiths do this type of silverwork anymore.  Two domed silver discs are put together to form the hollow flask.  The flask is functional and has a tight fitting cap and safety chain.

Ernest T. Bilagody, born 1955, has been producing jewelry since 1982. He is known for his traditional Navajo stamp work.

About the artist

Ernest Thomas Bilagody

Navajo silversmith Ernest Thomas Bilagody (ETB) was born in Tuba City, Arizona to the Red House Big Water Clan and has been immersed in his trade for the better part of his life. His grandparents are from the Around the House Clan and the Bitter Water Clan. This craftsman was guided by his mother early on and continued those traditions into his adult years. He worked as a silversmith for over 35 years, since the mid 1970’s, until his passing in 2014.

His mother started him out with buffing the earrings she made. From there she gave him other duties, such as soldering things for her. With this beginning, Ernest started making his own jewelry, and he did not ever look back. He continued those traditions into his adult years.

Ernest worked out of his own home, and worked for various traders. Along the way he met many other silver and goldsmiths, and he always enjoyed sharing stories about the metals, turquoises and other materials they use. 

About Bischoff's

Bischoff's Gallery opened in 1999. The gallery, located in historic Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona carries work by Native American, western, and southwestern artists. Known for its collection of Native American Jewelry, Bischoff's also offers a selection of Navajo rugs, kachinas, pottery, baskets, and fine art from artisans of many tribes...

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