Norbert Haskie — Zuni Silversmith
Zuni · documented in the T.Skies hallmark reference library
Norbert Haskie is a Zuni silversmith active since the 1970s, working in needlepoint.
Needlepoint is a precision Zuni lapidary technique in which small, elongated, pointed turquoise cabochons are set in close rows to create a needle-like pattern. It demands exceptional consistency of stone cutting and silversmithing to achieve the uniform taper that defines the style.
Note: The Hougart entry appears adjacent to Vernon C. Haskie (1968–; Navajo), a Navajo silversmith and 2012 SWAIA Best-in-Jewelry award winner. The two are documented as separate artists from distinct nations (Zuni vs. Navajo) and are not confirmed as related.
The Mark
Two mark variants: the text mark N. HASKIE, and NF. HASKIE with the initials NF conjoined.
References
- Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Washington, DC: BilleHougartBooks, 2022.
- 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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From the Library: Schaaf, American Indian Jewelry I (2003)
2003 primary source. Anything described as current here describes 2003, not today.
Schaaf (2003, p. 96) listed Norbert Haskie, with Florenda Haskie, as a student of the Zuni needlepoint smiths Hugh and Agnes Bowekaty. [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. 42) pictured a coral needlepoint pin made in 1991 by Florinda and Norbert Haskie, in a group of coral pieces shown courtesy of the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. [2]
Bassman and Bassman (2006, p. 64) pictured a coral necklace with silver stamped dangles and matching earrings made in 1998 by Norbert and Florinda Haskie. [2]
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Name card shown; hallmark photo to come.