Bowman Paywa
Overview
Bowman Paywa (1913–2002) was a Zuni inlay artist with an unusual documented career shape: active from the 1930s to the 1960s, then again around 2000–2001. He made set-inlay jewelry with Knifewing and Rainbow Man figures.
Hougart documents Jim Paywa as his son ('Son of Bowman Paywa'); Jim has no directory page yet, so the name stands unlinked. Bowman's marks: BP, and a tomahawk form.
The Mark
"Bowman Paywa (1913-2002; Zuni). Active 1930s-1960s; c.2000-2001. Inlay. Knife wing; rainbow man. Set inlay jewelry. Marks: BP; a tomahawk with …"
— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).
The mark as documented in Hougart's hallmark reference: BP; a tomahawk with ….
References
- Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Washington, DC: BilleHougartBooks, 2022.
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Name card shown; hallmark photo to come.