Nila Cook Johnson — Navajo Silversmith Hallmark

Biography by Mateo James

Hallmark of Nila Cook Johnson (Navajo) — photographed by T.Skies

Nila Cook Johnson's hallmark as photographed on an authenticated piece. © Turquoise Skies Inc.

Navajo · documented in the T.Skies hallmark library

"Nila Cook (nee Johnson)(Navajo). Active since 1970s. Traditional; cluster work. Mark: N C"

Hougart, Hallmarks of the Southwest, 5th ed., entry: Nila Cook (nee Johnson)(Navajo).

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References

  • Schaaf, American Indian Jewelry: 1,200 Artist Biographies, lists Nila Cook in the Cook/Coonsis section (alongside Harlan and Monica Coonsis).