Ernest Bilagody Navajo,Vintage Sterling SIlver&Turquoise Box,Native American Art

Description

Ernest Bilagody Navajo,Vintage Sterling SIlver&Turquoise Box,Native American Art.
An exquisite and fine piece from a private collection.
Excellent Condition. Dimensions:4" x 3"
Weight: 295g.
The box has artist's hallmark on the back.
Navajo silversmith
Earnest Thomas Bilagody
(ETB) was born in Tuba City, Arizona.
This craftsman was guided by his mother early on and continued those traditions into his adult years.
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.
He worked as a silversmith for over 35 years, since the mid 1970’s, until his passing in 2014.
Shipped with USPS First Class Package.