Shane R. Hendren — Navajo/Diné Silversmith Hallmark
Shane R. Hendren's hallmark as photographed on an authenticated piece. © Turquoise Skies Inc.
Navajo/Diné · documented in the T.Skies hallmark library
Shane R. Hendren is a multi-heritage silversmith (Irish/Navajo/Choctaw/Comanche), active in contemporary studio jewelry. He is known for retro-style fabricated jewelry with modern design elements, working in mixed metals including mokume-gane and lamination, and specializing in engraving; his pieces include buckles, bracelets, and spurs.
The mark
Per Hougart 5e: Mark: S RH (S above, and R below, the crossbar of H)
What is known
Per Hougart 5e: Shane R. Hendren is a multiple award winner at Santa Fe Indian Market, and a four-time IACA Artist-of-the-Year: 2007, 2014, 2016, and 2017. He was the former husband of Kewa silversmith Charlyn Reano (1966–), who works in tufa casting, married metals, and gemstone sets (Mark: Charlyn ™©). His son Cody Hendren (1991–2020; Kewa/Navajo) was also a silversmith and rodeo bull-rider (Mark: CODY). Cody Hendren died in 2020.
Per Hougart 5e: Charlyn Reano's entry notes she "may be co-marked with her former husband Shane Hendren," indicating some collaborative pieces exist that may bear both marks.
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References
- Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Mark: "S RH (S above, and R below, the crossbar of H)." IACA Artist-of-the-Year noted: 2007, 2014, 2016, 2017. Also cross-referenced at Charlyn Reano entry.
Family Links
- Father of Cody Hendren.
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Former wife (may appear on co-marked pieces): Charlyn Reano