Red Leather Purse by Lloyd Kiva New with Silverwork by Kenneth Begay, c.1950

Item: BOJ7038
Material: leather and silver
Size: 16" x 8 1/2"
Period: Historic
Origin: Cherokee
Artist: Lloyd Kiva New

A mid 20th century leather purse made by renowned Cherokee designer Lloyd Kiva New. The bag has an overall teardrop shape with an overhang closure done in vibrant red leather and features a silver plaque and a curved silver handle done by famed Navajo silversmith and “Father of Contemporary Navajo Jewelry" Kenneth Begay.

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