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Hallmark reference
Dwayne Lomayestewa
Possible attribution
The hallmark "DL" is a possible attribution to Dwayne Lomayestewa, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Hopi.
This attribution is uncertain. The link between this mark and Dwayne Lomayestewa is recorded in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead, not a conclusion.
This mark is shared. “DL” is also recorded for Dawn Lucas, so the mark alone cannot tell these makers apart.
- Nation as recorded
- HopiAll 177 hallmarks and pottery signatures recorded as HopiShop Hopi pieces
- Craft as recorded
- Silversmith
- Mark text
- DL
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Questions about this entry
- Whose hallmark reads "DL"?
- The hallmark "DL" is a possible attribution to Dwayne Lomayestewa, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Hopi. A photograph of the stamp is shown on this page.
- Which nation is recorded for Dwayne Lomayestewa?
- The reference records the nation as Hopi, as stated at the source.
- Is this a possible or a confirmed attribution to Dwayne Lomayestewa?
- A possible attribution, not a confirmed one: the source describes the link between this mark and Dwayne Lomayestewa in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead rather than a conclusion.
Sources
The entry for Dwayne Lomayestewa was compiled from Turquoise Skies' published silversmith pages for this maker, and the stamp photograph comes from the same source.
- Turquoise Skies, published silversmith pages.
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.
Related marks to compare
- McBride LomayestewaSame surname · Same nation recorded
- Fernanda LomayestewaSame surname · Same nation recorded
- Clarence Lomayestewa · “CL”Same surname · Same nation recorded
- Marcus LomayestewaSame surname · Same nation recorded
- Mark Lomayestewa · “Lomayestewa”Same surname · Same nation recorded
- Dawn Lucas · “DL”Similar mark or initials · Same nation recorded
- Doreen Lansing · “Doreen Lansing, Navajo”Similar mark or initials
- Daryle LivingstonSimilar mark or initials
