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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Sister: Angela Cellicion