Gus Keene, Sr.

Biography by Mateo James

Gus Keene, Sr. — Navajo silversmith hallmark namecard

Overview

Gus Keene, Sr. is a Navajo silversmith active since the 1950s, and the head of a documented smithing family — father of Adrian Keene (Roy) and Gus Keene, Jr., both of whom carry entries of their own.

Collector's caution: With three Keene-family smiths documented, read stamp, period, and style together before attributing.

The Mark

— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).

The marks as documented in Hougart's hallmark reference: GUS (under a bent …).

References

  • Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Washington, DC: BilleHougartBooks, 2022.

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