JSW1028 Dale Begaye
Tufa cast sterling silver buckle by Navajo silversmith Dale Begaye. The 2 3/4” x 1 1/4” buckle with two lapis bands is made for a 3/4” belt. Ca 1993
Hallmarks: Dale Begaye Shades of the West
Tufa casting is a technique of pouring molten silver into a tufa stone mold and letting it harden into a given form. The mold is only used once; therefore each item is an original piece.
Dale was resident silversmith at Shades of the West for many years, and designed silverwork solely for the Anselm Collection. Having lived in the Phoenix area for several years, Dale now resides on the Navajo Reservation in northeast Arizona and no longer does silversmithing.
About the artist
Dale Begaye
Dale Begaye was born in 1958, and has been a silversmith since 1972. He is member of the Salt and Mexican Clans.
Dale was resident silversmith at Shades of the West for many years, and designed silverwork solely for the Anselm Collection. Having lived in the Phoenix area for several years, Dale now resides on the Navajo Reservation in northeast Arizona.
