Carlton Jamon — Silversmith
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Overview
Carlton Jamon (1962–) is a Zuni metalsmith active since the 1980s, known for contemporary work spanning silver, gold, steel, and titanium. His techniques include mosaic, engraving, hand-wrought fabrication, and hollow fetish bears. He collaborates with his wife Julie Marie Jamon. He is the father of Alexander Jamon and the son of Ben and Cornelia Jamon. A multiple award winner and a founding member of the Zuni Cultural Arts Council. His mark is "Carlton Jamon" in etched script.
Living artist; extra care taken for accuracy.
The Mark
"Carlton Jamon (1962-; Zuni). Active since 1980s. Contemporary; metalsmith; silver, gold, steel, titanium; mosaic; engraved; hand wrought; hollow fetish bears. Collaborates with his wife Julie Marie Jamon. Father of Alexander Jamon. Son of Ben and Cornelia Jamon. Multiple award winner. A founding member of the Zuni Cultural Arts Council.6 Mark: Carlton Jamon (etched script)"
— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).
The mark as documented in the Hougart corpus: Carlton Jamon (etched script).
References
- Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Schiffer Publishing, 2022.
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