Wilbert Benally, Diné of the Navajo Nation Silversmith

Diné of the Navajo Nation artist Wilbert Benally makes contemporary jewelry in a style popularized by the artists at the White Hogan Gallery of Scottsdale, Arizona in the 1950s and 60s.
He signs his creations with his initials WB which is his hallmark.

Inspired by the Danish Modern work of Georg Jenson, Diné artists used traditional Native silversmithing methods to create pieces with a sleek, modern appearance. The style was extremely popular, and the gallery and its artists were featured in Life Magazine.

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