Nelson J. Begay — Navajo/Diné Silversmith

Biography by Mateo James

Name-card for Nelson J. Begay (Navajo)

Nelson J. Begay is a Navajo silversmith documented in stamp work and set stones. The Hougart entry is brief, recording the mark without birth year or additional biographical detail.

The Mark

"N J B"

— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).

— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).

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References
    • Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Washington, DC: BilleHougartBooks, 2022.

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