Frank Yazzie — Navajo Silversmith Hallmark

Biography by Mateo James

Frank Yazzie's hallmark as photographed on an authenticated piece. © Turquoise Skies Inc.

Navajo · documented in the T.Skies hallmark library

What is known

Frank Yazzie is a Navajo silversmith listed in primary reference sources, though the available documentation is limited to index-level identification rather than a full biographical entry.

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References

• Adair, John. The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths. University of Oklahoma Press, 1944. Silversmith roster: "Frank Yazzie" listed among active Navajo smiths documented c.1940–1942.
• Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022) — no Frank Yazzie entry; Francis Yazzie noted for comparison (Mark: FY).