Alvin Tyler Begay
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Overview
Alvin Tyler Begay (b. 1972) is a Navajo silversmith working in both traditional and contemporary directions — set stones, in silver and gold. His documented mark is his initials: A T B.
Collector's caution: Don't confuse this maker with the Alvin of "Alvin & Lula Begay" — a separate Hougart entry for a different smith (born 1950). Begay is among the most common surnames in Navajo silverwork, and an initials-only mark like A T B carries less identifying weight than a full-name stamp. Read the mark together with dates, style, and provenance before attributing.
The Mark
"Alvin Tyler Begay (1972-; Navajo). Traditional, contemporary. Set stones; silver, gold. Mark: A T B"
— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).
The marks as documented in the Hougart corpus: A T B.
References
- Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Schiffer Publishing, 2022.
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