Delbert Gordon
Hallmark documented in: Hougart, art-amerindien.com. Rendered from the documented mark, not a photograph.
Overview
Delbert Gordon (b. 1955) is a Navajo silversmith active since the 1970s. Hougart documents his work as file work and shadow box, in traditional forms — concho belts, bracelets, bolos. Derrick Gordon is documented as his nephew.
The Mark
"Delbert Gordon (1955-; Navajo). Active since 1970s. File work; shadow box. Traditional concho belts; bracelets, bolos. ...Gordon; D Gordon (the D is part of a spur on one mark)"
— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).
The marks as documented in Hougart's hallmark reference: ...Gordon; D Gordon (the D is part of a spur on one mark).
References
- Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Washington, DC: BilleHougartBooks, 2022.
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