Frank Yellowhorse — Navajo/Diné Silversmith Hallmark
Frank Yellowhorse's hallmark as photographed on an authenticated piece. © Turquoise Skies Inc.
Navajo/Diné · documented in the T.Skies hallmark library
The mark
Per Hougart 5e: Frank Yellowhorse's mark is Frank Yellowhorse — a full-name stamp, a characteristic common among established Navajo smiths whose work commanded name recognition in the market. No initials-only variant is recorded for him.
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References
- Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022): "Frank Yellowhorse (1932–2020; Navajo). Some channel inlay work; turtle design. Father of Byron and David Yellowhorse. Brother of Artie, Betty, Gloria and Jane Yellowhorse. Uncle of Tonya June Rafael. Mark: Frank Yellowhorse." Family context from surrounding Yellowhorse section entries.
- Schaaf, Gregory. American Indian Jewelry I: 1,200 Artist Biographies (2003) — Yellowhorse family members confirmed in index.
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