Cona Teller — Navajo Silversmith

Biography by Mateo James

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# Cona Teller — Navajo Silversmith

Cona Teller (Navajo) is one of the Teller family members who shares the multi-person stamp EMT (inside a fish) with Everett Teller (1956–; Navajo), Mary C. Teller (Navajo), and Travis Teller. The Teller group is one of the documented multi-person shared-mark families in Hougart, where a fish-shaped cartouche stamp is held across all four members.

For the couple's combined profile, see Everett & Mary Teller. For Everett Teller's individual entry, see Everett Teller.

Attribution caution: The shared mark EMT (or E MT) inside a fish appears on work by Everett Teller, Mary C. Teller, Cona Teller, and Travis Teller. Attribution to Cona Teller individually requires documentation beyond the stamp alone.

## The Mark

> "Everett Teller (1956–; Navajo). Overlay; inlay, some with set stones; jewelry; hollowware. Shares the stamp with his wife Mary C. Teller and also with Cona Teller and Travis Teller. Multiple award winner. Mark: E MT (inside a fish)" > — Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).

> "Mary C. Teller (Navajo). Overlay; inlay, some with set stones; jewelry; hollowware. Shares the stamp with her husband Everett Teller, and also with Cona Teller and Travis Teller. Multiple award winner. Mark: EMT (inside a fish)" > — Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).

Mark: EMT (or E MT) inside a fish-shaped cartouche. The fish motif is the distinguishing element — an unusual hallmark design in Navajo silversmithing. The mark is shared across all four Teller family members.

## Family Links

## References - Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Schiffer Publishing, 2022.

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