Billy Goodluck (1905-c.1950s)

Billy Goodluck, Diné - Navajo Nation, is the son of Desbah and Hosteen Goodluck. He was a recognized master Diné jeweler in the traditional style. He learned by watching his famous father. Around 1935, Billy Goodluck reported that they realized about $1,000 per year from his silver jewelry. He worked for C. G. Wallace and is well represented in the Wallace collection.

Reference: American Indian Jewelry I 1,200 Artist Biographies by Gregory and Angie Schaaf.

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