Monumental Storyteller Cuff with Turquoise, Coral, Jet, Mother of Pearl and 14K Gold by Philander Begay, Navajo

Philander Begay, a celebrated Navajo silversmith, created this wide storyteller cuff featuring a textured sterling silver human figure inlaid with natural turquoise, luminous mother of pearl, vivid red coral, and deep black jet, with 14K gold overlay accents including swirling appliqués and dot work representing celestial elements. Storyteller figures in Navajo jewelry reference the oral tradition of passing knowledge through generations — the figure itself becomes a vessel for cultural narrative. The four-material inlay combination of turquoise, coral, jet, and shell has been foundational to Southwest jewelry since pre-Columbian Pueblo culture. Available exclusively through Turquoise Mustang.