John Cly — Zuni Silversmith Hallmark
John Cly's hallmark as photographed on an authenticated piece. © Turquoise Skies Inc.
Zuni · documented in the T.Skies hallmark library
John Cly is a Zuni silversmith who works in inlay. He collaborated with his wife Raphina Cly, sharing stamps and co-signing work.
What is known
No active period, birth year, or award history is recorded. The collaborative J & R CLY stamp, dated from the 1980s, is the most distinctive attribution mark for pieces made jointly with Raphina. Inlay is a signature Zuni technique, consistent with John Cly's documented nation.
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References
- Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022), p. ~96.