Ernest Benally has carved a name for himself by mastering the delicate and painstaking technique of mosaic stone inlay. Among the top Navajo jewelry artists, Ernest is comfortable working with silver, as well as gold – a non-traditional metal for Native American artists. Though one can see how beautiful his work is simply by viewing it, it is important to note that he has won numerous prestigious awards for his efforts.
Ernest Benally’s expert use of color combinations ensures each piece of jewelry is a striking visual display. Perhaps one of the most striking themes of his art, however, is the incorporation of symbolism. Where some see a small multi-colored circle, others will see the Yei Face – a symbol that depicts communication with the Divine, as well as wisdom. A scattering of small simple circles on a dark background is visually pleasing, but how many realize its celestial significance? For centuries, people have looked upon the stars for direction, prediction, comfort, and to arouse scientific as well as philosophical questions. These miniature stone constellations represent all of these aspects, as well as the eternal mystery that lies just beyond our grasp.
View some of our Ernest Benally Jewelry below:
105046: Ernest Benally – Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet With Red Coral & Turquoise. ($375)
104536: Ernest Benally – Sterling Silver Ring with Turquoise, Red Coral, Gaspeite, Sugilite & Lapis. Size 11.75 ($300)
104536: Ernest Benally – Sterling Silver Ring with Turquoise, Red Coral, Gaspeite, Sugilite & Lapis. Size 11.75 ($300)
104545: Ernest Benally – American Flag Belt Buckle – Sterling Silver with Red Coral and Lapis ($2750)
Ernest Benally Jewelry
Kokopelli is proud to announce that we have recently acquired a large assortment of highly collectible authentic jewelry from a private collector. This jewelry was created by some of the most prestigious and skilled Native American artists in the world.
The artists represented in our collection are as follows:
Andy Lee Kirk
Don Dewa
Ernest Benally
Ray Tracey
Richard Chavez
Ronnie Martinez
Tommy Jackson
Wes Willie
Victor Beck
Ernest Benally has carved a name for himself by mastering the delicate and painstaking technique of mosaic stone inlay. Among the top Navajo jewelry artists, Ernest is comfortable working with silver, as well as gold – a non-traditional metal for Native American artists. Though one can see how beautiful his work is simply by viewing it, it is important to note that he has won numerous prestigious awards for his efforts.
Ernest Benally’s expert use of color combinations ensures each piece of jewelry is a striking visual display. Perhaps one of the most striking themes of his art, however, is the incorporation of symbolism. Where some see a small multi-colored circle, others will see the Yei Face – a symbol that depicts communication with the Divine, as well as wisdom. A scattering of small simple circles on a dark background is visually pleasing, but how many realize its celestial significance? For centuries, people have looked upon the stars for direction, prediction, comfort, and to arouse scientific as well as philosophical questions. These miniature stone constellations represent all of these aspects, as well as the eternal mystery that lies just beyond our grasp.
View some of our Ernest Benally Jewelry below: