Nora Bill — Navajo Silversmith Hallmark

Biography by Mateo James

Hallmark of Nora Bill (Navajo) — photographed by T.Skies

Nora Bill's hallmark as photographed on an authenticated piece. © Turquoise Skies Inc.

Navajo · documented in the T.Skies hallmark library

"Nora Tahe (Navajo). He[avy gauge] bracelets; stamp work; bump-outs. Mother of Elvira Bill. Wife of Em[merson Bill]. Mark: NORA"

Hougart, Hallmarks of the Southwest, 5th ed., entry: Nora Tahe (Navajo); cross-ref Emerson Billy (Navajo).

What is known

  • Husband: Emmerson Bill
  • Daughters: Carrie Bill and Elvira Bill
  • The Hougart entry for "Emerson Billy" reads: "Set stones; channel inlay; cobblestone; textured surfaces; stamp work. Marks: E. B.; Emerson B[illy (script)]" — documented as the same individual as Emmerson Bill.

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