Silversmiths

Man crafting with hammer and metal tool.

Kenneth Begay

As one of the two original silversmiths at the White Hogan, Kenneth helped shape a new era of Navajo jewelry. His ground breaking designs were well ahead of their time, earning him recognition as the Father of Modern Navajo Jewelry. Today, his work is highly coveted and showcased in museums and galleries worldwide.

 

Allen Kee

As one of the two original silversmiths at the White Hogan and cousin of Kenneth Begay, Allen produced many award-winning works of art. He also crafted most of the sand-cast molds used at the White Hogan, shaping both its artistry and legacy

Man carving wood with hammer and chisel.
Three men in a jewelry workshop.
Allen Kee, John Bonnell, Kenneth Begay
Two men playing traditional log drums.
Allen Kee & Kenneth Begay
Man crafting jewelry, woman observing attentively.
Kenneth Begay with fashion model ca. 1952
Two men working together at a desk.
John Bonnell & Kenneth Begay collaborating ca. 1952
Man crafting a wooden object in workshop.
Allen Kee ca. 1952
Two men examining an object together indoors.
Kenneth Begay, ca. 1954
Two men holding awards and ribbons.
Allen Kee & Kenneth Begay sharing their award-winning art
Two men posing, one wearing a hat.
Kenneth Begay (r) at Gallup Ceremonial ca. 1956

The White Hogan Silversmiths Continued

George Kee (brother of Allen)

Ivan Kee (brother of Allen)

Sam Roanhorse

Johnnie Mike Begay (brother of Kenneth)

Michael Carroll

Elmer Kee (son of George)

Leroy Turquoise

Manuel Lewis

Denet Clark

Harvey Begay (Kenneth's Son)

Nicholas Gambino

Johnson Todacheeny

Leroy Thomas

Wilbert Benally

Johnny King

John G. Begay

James Bahe

Lowell Draper

Frank Draper

Lorenzo Livingston

Ambrose Tsosie

Edison Cummings

Men working in a workshop with tools.
Johnnie Mike Begay, Michael Carroll, & Elmer Kee
Two men working in a workshop.
Elmer Kee & Manuel Lewis
Man working in cluttered workshop.
Edison Cummings 1991