J1667 Yei Bolo

Tufa Cast sterling silver bolo by Navajo silversmith Lee Begay. The 2” x 3” bolo with silver tips has a Yei Bi Chai (dancers representing the Yei: Navajo Holy People), one turquoise stone as a rattle and on  42” black braided leather.

Lee has been making and selling his jewelry since 1990.  Lee has fast become an amazing artist and his tufa cast is some of the best.  He likes to do mostly traditional styles creating some fascinating pieces of Ceremonial Inspired art.  Common themes in his jewelry are: Yei Bi Chi, Corn stalks, hummingbirds, the peaceful dragonflies, Ketoh design and others.