Mark Yazzie — Navajo/Diné Silversmith Hallmark

Biography by Mateo James

Hallmark of Mark Yazzie (Navajo) — photographed by T.Skies

Mark Yazzie's hallmark as photographed on an authenticated piece. © Turquoise Skies Inc.

Navajo/Diné · documented in the T.Skies hallmark library

Mark Yazzie is a Navajo silversmith. The Hougart hallmark index lists him under contemporary Navajo goldsmiths with a note on his style and mark.

The mark

Hougart 5e: Marks: Mark Yazzie (script). The mark appears in the printed name form rather than an abbreviated stamp.

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References

Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Mark Yazzie (Navajo), contemporary goldsmith; fabricated; applied work; may be co-stamped with Raymond C. Yazzie. Mark: Mark Yazzie (script).
Schaaf, Greg. American Indian Jewelry I: 1,200 Artist Biographies. pp. 330–332 (index listing only; no bio text legible in scan).

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