Kirk Smith, one of the most well known names among Native American jewelers, left the world of Navajo artists in 2012 when he died in a sudden accident. He was just 55 and was at the top of his artistic career. Kirk was a peerless designer of Navajo traditional jewelry, working with heavy gauge silver and beautiful turquoise. His intricate designs are easily recognized and widely collected by many who love Native American jewelry. The demand for his jewelry pieces has continued to rise as novice and seasoned collectors become aware of the distinctive beauty and timeless appeal of his unique style of jewelry making, recalling both traditional techniques and contemporary style.
An insight into his background:
Kirk Smith came from a family of silversmiths and he had his first experience as a silversmith at his grandpa’s workshop. In 1970s, when the price of silver became extremely high, he backed off from silver smithing, returning to his artistic career in early 1980s, when he decided to spend time with his mother due to her lingering illness.
An insight into his background:
Kirk Smith came from a family of silversmiths and he had his first experience as a silversmith at his grandpa’s workshop. In 1970s, when the price of silver became extremely high, he backed off from silver smithing, returning to his artistic career in early 1980s, when he decided to spend time with his mother due to her lingering illness.
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