Richard S. (1943- ) and Rita Begay

Richard S. and Rita Begay are both Diné. Richard started making traditional and contemporary gold, silver mosaic inlay, overlay jewelry in 1974. Richard is also a painter and a recording artist.

It is unclear when Rita Begay started making her silver jewelry. Her first publication was in 1985, and is the same time they had a booth at Indian market in Santa Fe. They use the same stamp RB.

Photos courtesy of Gregory Schaaf.

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