mystery mark

Navajo, Zuni & Hopi
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becker
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mystery mark

Post by becker »

Here is a what I believe to be Hopi bracelet. I can't find this mark anywhere.
Any help appreciated
Here is link to Picasa album. Thanks

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becker
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Re: mystery mark

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Hi In case this is password sensitive, which I believe it is not, Here is a Tiny Pic link. Here are 2 more links to the piece. TY, Al
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2209patrick
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Re: mystery mark

Post by 2209patrick »

Hello.

Very interesting bracelet.

I wonder if that's what they call "Chip Inlay".
Typically made with turquoise and branch coral chips.

Chip inlay was concieved by Navajo silversmith Larry Dodge who was active in the 1970's at least.
He used several marks. Not sure, but yours might be one of them.

Pat.
ValkyrieVixen
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Re: mystery mark

Post by ValkyrieVixen »

Definitely not Hopi, it's a Navajo style.
It's best not to try and sell it as NA if you don't know the tribe as it's a violation of Federal Law.
becker
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Re: mystery mark

Post by becker »

Thank you, I sell a lot of Navajo and don't know why I wrote Hopi????? I was hoping someone knew the symbol.
Your time was very much appreciated.
Best, Al
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