Evans Waatsa — Zuni Silversmith
Evans Waatsa (1943–2011) was a Zuni jeweler working in cluster work, needlepoint and inlay. Bille Hougart's Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks lists him as Zuni, 1943–2011, active since the 1970s (Hougart 2022, p. 328).
Theda and Michael Bassman's Zuni Jewelry pictures needlepoint by Rena and Evans Waatsa across three decades: a link bracelet from the 1970s, a pin from the 1980s, and earrings and pendants among pieces made in 1991 (Bassman and Bassman 2006, pp. 44, 45, 49, 60).
His hallmark
Hougart gives his mark as E. W. (Hougart 2022, p. 328).
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References
- Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks: Silversmiths, Designers, Guilds and Traders. 5th edition. Washington, DC: BilleHougartBooks, 2022.
- Bassman, Theda, and Michael Bassman. Zuni Jewelry. Photographs by Gene Balzer. Revised and expanded 3rd edition. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 2006.
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