Saks Galleries Blog: Southwestern Silver Presentation at Saks Galleries Cherry Creek An Outstanding Success

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Southwestern Silver Presentation at Saks Galleries Cherry Creek An Outstanding Success

Mikkel Saks, owner of Saks Galleries Cherry Creek spoke to a standing room only crowd today. The patrons came to the gallery to hear Mikkel give a special presentation on the history of Southwestern silver and the story of early Navajo design.

Mikkel Saks Presents the History of Southwest Silver and the story of Navajo design

Saks Galleries Cherry Creek Southwestern Jewelry Collection

Mr. Saks offered a glimpse at his private collection of horse bridles, tools, medicine bags, trinket boxes adorned with turquoise, including one owned by Andy Warhol. A rare treat of museum quality items and genuine American artifacts.

Warren Ondelacy, Zuni, Villa Grove Turquoise and Silver Bracelet, Circa 1930's

Mikkel brings a lifetime of experience in dealing with jewelry of the Hopi, Navajo and Zuni nations. Southwestern jewelry for sale includes turquoise from several mines of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico including Morenci, Bisbee, Cerrillos, #8 and Lone Mountain. This beautiful display of Native American jewelry should not be missed. Visit the gallery to enjoy the entire exhibition. Historic pottery and rugs are also available for sale.