Benny Pinto
The hallmark "BP" is a possible attribution to Benny Pinto, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Navajo (Diné).
This attribution is uncertain. The link between this mark and Benny Pinto is recorded in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead, not a conclusion.
This mark is not unique to one maker. Our research records this mark, or part of it, as used by other makers too, or as too common to identify one maker on its own. Compare the whole mark, including any symbol, before relying on it.
This mark is shared. “BP” is also recorded for Bowman Paywa and Brenda Pete, so the mark alone cannot tell these makers apart.
- Nation as recorded
- Navajo (Diné)All 719 hallmarks and pottery signatures recorded as Navajo (Diné)Shop Navajo pieces
- Craft as recorded
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- Mark text
- BP
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Questions about this entry
- Whose hallmark reads "BP"?
- The hallmark "BP" is a possible attribution to Benny Pinto, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Navajo (Diné).
- Which nation is recorded for Benny Pinto?
- The reference records the nation as Navajo (Diné), as stated at the source.
- Is this a possible or a confirmed attribution to Benny Pinto?
- A possible attribution, not a confirmed one: the source describes the link between this mark and Benny Pinto in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead rather than a conclusion.
Sources
The entry for Benny Pinto was compiled from Humiovi research records, notes the gallery compiled from published references, such as gallery and museum records (the individual sources are not named).
- Humiovi research records, notes the gallery compiled from published references, such as gallery and museum records (the individual sources are not named).
This reference is informational only. We do not offer an authentication service for hallmarks or for pieces bought elsewhere; we authenticate only the items we sell. The Humiovi is not affiliated with the artists listed.
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- Rosalie Pinto · “R P”Same surname · Possible attribution
- Benjamin Piaso · “B”Similar mark or initials · Same nation recorded
- Betty Piaso · “Betty Piaso”Similar mark or initials · Same nation recorded
- Brenda Pete · “BP”Similar mark or initials · Same nation recorded · Possible attribution
- Bobby Piaso · “BP 925”Similar mark or initials