Randy Endito
Overview
Randy Endito (1960–2020) was a Navajo silversmith active from the 1980s, working silver work and stamping.
Our reference libra he collaborated with another Endito. His documented marks: R. E., and Randy Endito in script.
The Mark
"Randy Endito (1960-2020; Navajo). Active since 1980s. Silver work and stamping. Collaborated with his … Endito. Marks: R. E.; Randy Endito (script)"
— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).
The mark as documented in Hougart's hallmark reference: R. E.; Randy Endito (script).
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.
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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. 148) recorded Randy Endito as the husband and collaborator of the Navajo silversmith Etta Endito of Crownpoint, New Mexico, and wrote that he helped with the heavy stampwork on their pieces. [1]
Schaaf's 2003 hallmark index gives RE to two makers:
“RE (Randy Endito, Richard Etsitty)”
— Schaaf (2003), p. 144 [1]
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Name card shown; hallmark photo to come.