Frank Peshlakai, Navajo Nation Jeweler

Diné of the Navajo Nation artist Frank Peshlakai was a jeweler. He would make some pieces if personally requested. Very few of Frank's silver works are ever seen on the market and even fewer that are hallmarked.

Artists Frank Peshlakai and Fred Peshlakai were brothers who lived in El Monte, California. Frank would sometimes assist his brother Fred at his store on Olvera Street in Los Angeles.

Frank Peshlakai (1903-1965) was married to a California Native American. His primary trade was as a truck driver.

TAGS: Diné - Navajo, Southwest Indian Jewelry, Fred Peshlakai