Paul Arviso — Navajo Silversmith Hallmark

Biography by Mateo James

Hallmark of Paul Arviso (Navajo) — photographed by T.Skies

Paul Arviso's hallmark as photographed on an authenticated piece. © Turquoise Skies Inc.

Navajo · documented in the T.Skies hallmark library

"Wil[son] P[a]ul Arviso (19[6]4–; Navajo). Active since 1980s. [Also] sculptor and silversmith. Owner, Arviso Southwest[ern] Fine Arts. Traditional, contemporary; stamp work; inlay; beads; spinner bezel bracelets; yo-yos; eagle designs; Navajo [themes]. Collaborates with inlay artist Jason Emerson. Worked at Chief Dodge Indian Jewelry and Fine Arts and at [Yazzie] Indian Jewelry. Mark: WIL PAUL (may have a feather[?])"

Hougart, Hallmarks of the Southwest, 5th ed., entry: Wilson Paul Arviso (1964–; Navajo).

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References

  • Schaaf American Indian Jewelry: 1,200 Artist Biographies lists Paul Arviso and Julian Arviso on the same page, confirming inclusion in the 1,200-bio index.
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