Madeline Beyuka — Zuni Silversmith Hallmark
Madeline Beyuka's hallmark as photographed on an authenticated piece. © Turquoise Skies Inc.
Zuni · documented in the T.Skies hallmark library
Madeline Beyuka (born 1935, Zuni) works in mosaic inlay — inlay jewelry including combs and bolos. She is the former wife of Edward A. Beyuka (1921–2002, Zuni), who was a major figural inlay artist active 1951–c. 2000. Some of Edward Beyuka's inlay work "was probably collaborative with his former wife Madeline Beyuka" (Hougart, line 9,414–9,415).
Madeline Beyuka is the sister of Angela Cellicion and the mother of Philbert (Bert) Beyuka and Jonathan Beyuka — both of whom also work in mosaic jewelry — and of Janet Amesoli.
- Edward A. Beyuka (ex-husband): figural inlay, kachinas; marks EA B (may be with Zuni), E. BEYUKA, an eagle; registered agent for the Zuni Craftsmen Cooperative Association (ZCCA). - Jonathan Beyuka (son, b. 1953): mosaic jewelry; collaborated with his late father Edward; marks: J B; "J. BEYUKA" (sometimes etched script). - Philbert (Bert) Beyuka (son): mosaic jewelry; mark: B B.
No individual hallmark is listed for Madeline Beyuka herself in Hougart.
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From the Library: Schaaf, American Indian Jewelry I (2003)
2003 primary source. Anything described as current here describes 2003, not today.
Schaaf (2003) recorded a stamp of her own:
“Madeline Beyuka (stamps MB)”
— Schaaf (2003), p. 84 [1]
Schaaf (2003, p. 84) recorded Madeline Beyuka as Zuni, born in 1935 and active from 1954 into the 1980s or later in carved, mosaic inlay and engraved jewelry, with Zuni maidens and Eagle Dancers among her favorite designs. [1]
From the Library: Bassman and Bassman, Zuni Jewelry (2006)
2006 primary source. Anything described as current here describes 2006, not today.
Bassman and Bassman (2006, p. 14) pictured two figural inlay rings made by Madeline Beyuka in the 1970s: a man of turquoise, coral, jet, pipestone and white clam shell, and a Zuni maiden with a pot of turquoise, coral, jet, white clam shell, melon shell and gold lip mother-of-pearl. [2]
Bassman and Bassman (2006) pictured a ring by her:
“Turquoise Eagle Dancer made in the 1970s by Madeline Beyuka.”
— Bassman and Bassman (2006), p. 14 [2]
Sources
- Schaaf, Gregory, with Angie Yan Schaaf. American Indian Jewelry I: 1,200 Artist Biographies, ca. 1800-present. American Indian Art Series, Vol. 5. Santa Fe: CIAC Press, 2003. Cited by printed page. Statements describe conditions as of 2003.
- Bassman, Theda, and Michael Bassman. Zuni Jewelry. Revised and Expanded 3rd Edition. Photographs by Gene Balzer. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, 2006 (first published 1992). Cited by printed page. Statements describe conditions as of 2006.
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Sister: Angela Cellicion