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ca. 1980
.875" H x 3.5" L x 2.75" W
Hand Crafted from Sterling Silver with 28 Turquoise Stone Clusters Signed V. Chee
High Grade Natural Turquoise of Strong Color and Heavy Silver Work
Excellent Condition
Victor Chee is a respected contemporary Navajo (Diné) silversmith from the Gallup, New Mexico area, known for his robust, traditional-style pieces that capture the essence of classic Navajo craftsmanship. Active since the 1970s or 1980s, Chee's work draws from the family's storied legacy in silversmithing—connected to acclaimed relatives like Mark Chee (1914–1981), often hailed as the finest traditional Navajo smith for his precision and heavy designs. Victor's jewelry emphasizes handmade sterling silver with intricate stamping, repoussé (raised designs), and bezel-set stones, creating wearable art that's both durable and culturally resonant. His pieces often evoke the Southwest landscape through motifs like feathers, arrows, and natural forms, symbolizing protection and harmony in Navajo tradition.Chee's hallmark—"V. CHEE" or "V CHEE STERLING"—is a straightforward script stamp, easy to spot on the interior or reverse of pieces. V. Chee worked out of Gallup, NM.
Condition:
Excellent
Tribe:
Navajo
Year Range:
1975 - 2000
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
0.88 in3.5 in2.75 in
Category:
Buckle - Traditional
