Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ashtray by ROBERT KELLEY 1st Prize 1984 photos

Description

Navajo Sterling Silver - Ornamental Ashtray by Robert Kelley - weighs 10.86 troy ozs.
This handmade Ashtray was created by Robert Kelley and won First Prize in the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial of Gallup, New Mexico 1984. This work of art is hand made. It has hand stamped patterns on the dish portion and accented with a Turquoise stone border. The very top has a Hot Rod car with with moveable wheels and the front ones turn right to left. The headlights have moonstones and the wheels are a pearl/shell. The license plate is marked "KELLEY"
The car is mounted on a center ball that lets the car move around up and down to view the craftsmanship. It also comes with 2 photos of Robert Kelley displaying his masterpiece, taking the 1st prize.
The back of photos have writing: Robert Kelley, 1st prize piece 1984, Gallop Ceremonial. The other photo has Robert & Noreen Kelley with his 1st prize piece by Robert 1984 Gallup Ceremonials.
Marked: signed / stamped KELLEY on the license plate. It has written in marker 1800. underneath. Possibly the price at the time.
Measurements: 6" in diameter and measures 6 3/4" in height.
Monograms: none.
Condition: Great Condition - we have not polished the piece.
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Any dark spots are only shadows from taking the pictures. Thank you.