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Clarence Lee--Navajo Sheepherder Ring--Vintage-Limited Availability- Sterling

$ 303.59

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Origin: Southwestern USA
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Artisan: Clarence Lee
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: Private Collection Item -- Excellent condition. No damage. No defects. Not worn by current owner.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Provenance: Partial History

    Description

    Navajo Sheepherder Ring ---- Artisan -- Clarence Lee(Navajo) --- born 1952 --- deceased 2011.
    Navajo Sheepherder Ring --- Sterling Silver.  Weight = 0.6 oz.  Length = 1.25 inches.  Width = 5/8 inch.
    Ring Size = 5-1/2.  Can be sized "up or down".  Signed ---- Clarence Lee
    Vintage item.  Maker deceased in 2011.  Limited availability of these items.
    Clarence Lee ---- Navajo Master Silversmith --- 1952-2011.  Taught by father -- Tom Lee(distinguished bio).
    Clarence was a resident of Navajo Reservation until moving to Gallup, N.M.
    Clarence won multiple awards at Gallup Ceremonial, Santa Fe Indian Market and Heard Museum.
    Creations were principally silverwork and depicted traditional Navajo observations.
    Later created items were done with son - Russell Lee. Creations are in several museums
    including the British Museum in London, England(UK).