{"title":"Clarence Lee","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eClarence Lee was a Navajo silversmith known for his creative range, sculptural style, and distinctive storyteller jewelry. Active from the 1970s until 2011, Lee worked in sterling silver and gold, using techniques that included cast work, appliqué, and overlay. His jewelry often featured animals, narrative scenes, and occasionally whimsical designs, reflecting both technical skill and a strong sense of personality in his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eBorn in 1952, Clarence Lee developed a recognizable style within contemporary Navajo jewelry and became a multiple award-winning artist. His pieces include pins, bracelets, pendants, and other forms, often marked by dimensional construction and carefully composed detail. He also collaborated with his son, Russell Lee, continuing a family connection within Navajo silversmithing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1113\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eClarence Lee’s hallmarks include a “rocking” LE mark, a scripted “Clarence Lee,” and, beginning around 1989, a smaller “rocking” LE mark. His work remains collectible for its craftsmanship, originality, and expressive interpretation of Navajo silverwork traditions. Clarence Lee passed away in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/garlands.com\/collections\/clarence-lee.oembed","provider":"Garland's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}