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Help with Hopi Hallmark

real1234 — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:08:42 -0500

I have a pair of Hopi earrings and cannot identify the artist's hallmark and there seem to be 2 hallmarks. Any help?

Help with any information about this belt

jrfed17 — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:10:27 -0500

I would really appreciate anything you can tell me about this concho belt. Appears obviously old, the picture doesn't show the great patina. As you can see, there's a lot of interesting stamping and the hallmark (?) "OSAKI" is stamped on the back. I haven't been able to find anything at all relating to Osaki. Thanks for looking.

I would like some help in identifying this hallmark, believe Navajo

azsungal77 — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:47:36 -0500

This mark is on one of my mom's estate who collected over 35 yr. It is very faint but simple so I drew it out.

Help identifying Hopi silversmith's mark on belt buckle: turtle?

bwb22201 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:59:57 -0500

The buckle is Hopi work, I think, and the mark looks like a turtle to me. Who might the artist be?

Would like to know the meaning of the symbols on a Hopi belt buckle

halbro — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:37:55 -0500

I recently bought a belt buckle at an antiques and collectibles show. It has a Hopi Silversmith Guild sun hallmark on the back, as well as a four pointed star with what appear to be teardrops on three of the four points (which is listed as maker unknown in Hopi Silver: The History and Hallmarks of Hopi Silversmithing).

I'm interested in what the symbols in the two repeating patterns on the buckle represent. Any guess as to the age of the buckle would also be appreciated.

Found Bracelet Metal Detecting

codyb156 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:11:14 -0500

Hi, found this bracelet metal detecting the other day. Was found in Mississippi. Was 4" deep. Test positive for silver. 32.6 Grams. Best as I can tell there are no hallmarks or initials on it. The stones are very faded, appears to have been in the ground for some time. Any clue as to age or maker? I am asssuming Navajo. Any help would be appreceated. Thanks.

Help identifying Hopi silversmith's mark on bolo: spiderweb?

bwb22201 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:05:38 -0500

This is Hopi work, I think, and the mark looks like a spiderweb. Who might the artist be?

Found Bracelet MDing

codyb156 — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:49:10 -0500

Hi. I found this bracelet while metal detecting this week. Was found in Meridian, Mississippi. Appears to have been in the ground for quite some time because of the fading of the stones. There are no hallmarks or letters on the bracelet that I can find. There is probably no way to ID it or find the age. Thought I would give it a try. Thanks

What Would You Like To Know About

Jason — Thu, 19 May 2011 16:57:04 -0400

We have used this forum to talk about identifying your maker, real turquoise vs. fake, and other topics of interest. It is our desire to create a forum that is useful for the Native American art collector. If you have a topic you would like written about tell us, we are wanting to make a top ten list of useful questions.

Ray Bennett? ring.

scout — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:54:43 -0500

This could be? Ray Bennett.

Three things:

He usually signs Ray Bennett or R. Bennett/Sterling, this is marked STERLING BENNETT.

But: Almost all sterling bolo ties are signed simply "BENNETT/PAT.Pending" and many are attributed to Ray Bennett - right or wrong I wouldn't know.

The motif is more "Western" and I didn't see any garnet jewelry out there by Bennett.

I was wondering if R. Bennett is still alive and if he is part of a Navajo jewelry dynasty, including Lee and Cecilia Mae Bennett?

This would be so great if I could find more information on this ring - Appreciate any information you can offer!

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Trying to find info and value of an old concho belt

Kingstan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:14:19 -0500

We inherited this belt from my aunt who was a collector of indian art, with a ranch in southern Idaho and a home in Jackson Hole. It is something we are considering selling but with the vairiance in pricing we would like to know more about it first.

The belt itself is 30" long with 4 ovals and 5 butterfly conchos. The buckle is 4" x 3.5" and weighs 4.5oz, each oval is 4" x 3" and weighs approximately 2oz, and the butterflys are 3" x 1.5" and weigh about 1.1oz each.

I can find no markings. The leather is worn but all the conchos are in excellent condition, other than tarnishing. None of the stones appear to be chipped or damaged, and are very beautiful turquoise (possibly Kingman?)

Thank you in advance for any input.

Identifying Initials

Mato — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:05:47 -0500

I recently purchased a very intricate Zuni inlay money clip with the initials "CP" etched on the back of the clip. Is there any way to identify who "CP" is?

Thank you.

Large Old Turquoise Necklace

markharris — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:28:29 -0500

Hi, a friend asked me to find out something about an old turquoise necklace he owns.

He would like to know what it is and have an idea of its value.

His aunt gave it to him in the 60's and she had it for years. She was a school teacher in New Mexico in the 40's and 50's.

The length is approx 30 inches and the largest stone is around 1 1/4 inches by just over 1 inch. Beautiful color.

Any information would be much appreciated.

Mark
(Portugal)

Identification of hallmark on bolo.

123072m — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:50:02 -0500

Hello- I inherited this bolo from my father. He bought it in the mid 1970's in Arizona. The back is marked with a staggered "EH" with an inverted "V"(or tepee?) above the "H". It also has a carved horse head on the front. The carvers name is electric penned on the back- Bessie Keedah. Who is "EH" and is he or she still around? Thanks. Dan

What is my jewelry set worth?

gourdzilla — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:35:08 -0400

How do I find out what my jewelry set is worth?

BELT BUCKLE OWL MUSEUM QUALITY ZUNI INLAY STERLING by FC GASPER

surynot1 — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:27:28 -0500

I have the opportunity to purchase this for $200. is it worth purchasing

Beautiful channel inlay 'Owl' belt buckle handcrafted by husband and wife duo Zuni artists Filbert and Clara Gasper. This piece was likely made in the early/mid 70's, possibly earlier. Laboriously made with multi gemstones and set in sterling silver. Outstanding lapidary work with nice tight fitting channel inlay work. Museum quality!! Measures 2 7/8" x 2" and weighs well over 2 ounces. can accomodate a belt width up to 1 3/8".

Help with maker, value etc. any information is appreciated large cuff & buckle

jbeidatsch — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:56:47 -0500

I interited these from my father. I think he mentioned they were Navajo, Running Bear? I remember him purchasing them in the 70's

PAR bolo - Hopi or Navajo?

JackWilsonAZ — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:36:08 -0500

I am trying to identfy the artist that made this bolo. It looks Hopi in origin to me but I have not ruled out Navajo origin. Has the initials PAR on the back with a tree symbol (see photos). Well made with unusual tips.

Tonya Welten

tonyabobby — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:07:34 -0500

My mom and dad are cleaning out some of their old collections of stuff and they have a collection of turqoise jewelry from the early 70's when they went out west.Can anyone tell me who would be a good person to contact to appraise or also interested in buying some or all of their pieces.The sterling silver is tarnished but it will shine up with a little cleaning.Thanks

Ray Lovato earrings

southsanjuan — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:46:03 -0500

Hi, I recently found some beautiful jacla earrings made by Ray Lovato. They were priced at $550.00. Who is Ray Lovato, how can I determine authenticity, and is that a fair price? I do not have a photo. Thank you.

Hallmark on Squash Blossom necklace

slcsteve — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:11:13 -0500

Purchased this close to 15 years ago and misplaced the hallmark ID. Anyone recognize it?

Hi! Any help with identifying this ring's artist - Hopi perhaps?

juliejsg — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:18:17 -0500

This ring is beautiful - I would love to know if anyone may know what the hopi symbol on the front of the ring represents as well as the identification of the artist hallmark - a sun and a spider/bug. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Early Philip Honanie Gold Overlay Sun Pendant 1970s

hippoherd — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:31:28 -0500

Watson Honanie’s web site says he was the first Hopi to use gold overlay, beginning in the 1980s. But, I purchased this Hopi Sun pendant in March, 1979, from the Museum of Northern Arizona. I have my original bill of sale documenting this pendant to Phillip Honanie, who is Watson’s brother.

This pendant features an oxidized sterling silver back, overlaid with a 14K cutout overlay of a Hopi sun with thirteen uniquely individual cutout sunrays. Through the rays the sterling is textured with short incised cuts and then oxidized. The pendant's edge is also textured, but there is a different stamped shape on each of the four sides.
This pendant is 2 1/4" long and 1 5/8" wide. It is signed with Phillip's twin crescent hallmark, the Kopavi hallmark, along with hallmarks for 14K and sterling.

Does this apparent discrepancy have any influence over the value of my pendant?

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can anyone tell me if they know this makers mark

jodyz — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:05:20 -0500

I bought this buckle recently but have no idea of the maker it has a mark on the back but so far i have had no luck any info anyone has would be apprieciated

any information on W. Begay?

slybarbara — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:52:33 -0500

I have a zuni-style needlepoint necklace and earrings which are stamped W. BEGAY. The information from the seller was that the set was purchased in the late 60's or early 70's during a trip to the SW. Besides wanting to know a little more about the maker, I would like to replace the side chain (which does not appear to be silver and is not in the correct style) and bring the necklace back to original condition. Attaching a picture of the necklace. Any thoughts on a suitable chain and recommendations on a reliable repairer, also information on the silversmith would be much appreciated. Barbara

Anyone recognize this mark!

ColCan — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:17:35 -0400

I am new to this forum and don't have many silver pieces. I found this in my mom's jewelry box and was wondering if it a Lee Charley piece. I can probably take beter pictures if needed. At first I thought it was LO but then realized the O was not completelt closed and few other online friends saw a C as well. I can't find many of his pieces online so I ant really compare it to his work.

Any idea of the value? Toadlena 14k earrings

glory — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:35:33 -0400

Looks like these earrings have an older Aaron Toadlena signature. I got them from the Scottsdale area in the 80's.
I can't find any other A.T. 14K items in any search so I wondered if I have something special? Any idea on value? They are 1" square. Thanks!

J.B. Hallmark with Running Chicken

FromaCustomer — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:54:24 -0400

Does anyone recognize this hallmark?

HB Hallmark on 14K Ring

rfr2369 — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:35:38 -0400

Hello and thanks in advance for any help in identifying this ring. I believe the hallmark is Harvey Begay but I'm not 100% convinced. The "HB" is slightly different than I've seen and also the style of the ring is very simple. Nothing on the ring suggests Najavo craft. The ring is very heavy and even though it's simple in design it has an elegant appeal. The one and only stone is approx. 3 carats but unfortunately has a significant chip on the edge. Is this something Harvey Begay would create?

Thanks for any help.

Kind Regards,

Rick

What is this? and who made it ?

maxcat — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:08:12 -0400

I have a necklace that was left to me by my mother, some one told me it is a Navajo Squash blossom circa 1970 but
my son took to a jewelers and they say not silver and the stones are not turquoise just what do I have here?