Rydel Victor Curtis
Overview
Rydel Victor Curtis (born 1984) is a Navajo silversmith working in a traditional direction — stamp work and set stones. He studied with his aunt Jennifer Curtis, and is the son of Thomas Curtis, Jr. — which places him in the third documented generation of the family line begun by his grandfather Thomas Curtis.
The Mark
"Rydel Victor Curtis (1984-; Nava10). Traditional; stamp work; set stones. Studied with his aunt Jennifer Curtis. Son ol Curtis, Jr. Marks: RV C; RV Curtis"
— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).
The marks as documented in Hougart's hallmark reference: RV C; RV Curtis.
References
- Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Washington, DC: BilleHougartBooks, 2022.
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Name card shown; hallmark photo to come.