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Intricate Concho-Style Earrings by Arland F. Ben

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 250.00 USD
Intricate Concho-Style Earrings by Arland F. Ben
Intricate earrings by Navajo artist Arland F. Ben. Arland is a Navajo born in Utah. Arland is from the Edgewater Clan and is best known for his overlay gold and silver jewelry, which features hand cut overlay designs. Son of a medicine man, Arland Ben learned the basics of jewelry-making at age 29 from his brother-in-law, Vincent Platero. Arland is well known for his overlay & goldsmithing techniques. The prehistoric art motifs often seen in his work are inspired by the ancient drawings at Newspaper Rock in Utah. His diverse talents don't end with his jewelry making- Arland's other professional pursuits include stunt work in such movies as "Last of the Mohicans", "Geronimo", and "Buffalo Girls". Arland is an award winning jeweler who has received numerous awards at Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard Museum Show. He is an avid horseman, husband, and father of two sons, and resides in Estancia, New Mexico. These concho style earrings are a great example of his work consisting of both sterling silver and 14K gold. The motifs in the center are indeed inspired by