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Hallmark reference
Jay Humeyestewa
Possible attribution
The hallmark "JH" with a bear paw symbol is a possible attribution to Jay Humeyestewa, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Hopi.
This attribution is uncertain. The link between this mark and Jay Humeyestewa is recorded in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead, not a conclusion.
This mark is shared. “JH” is also recorded for Jimmy Herald, 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
- JH
- Symbol
- bear paw
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Questions about this entry
- Whose hallmark reads "JH"?
- The hallmark "JH" with a bear paw symbol is a possible attribution to Jay Humeyestewa, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Hopi.
- Which nation is recorded for Jay Humeyestewa?
- The reference records the nation as Hopi, as stated at the source.
- Is this a possible or a confirmed attribution to Jay Humeyestewa?
- A possible attribution, not a confirmed one: the source describes the link between this mark and Jay Humeyestewa in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead rather than a conclusion.
Sources
The entry for Jay Humeyestewa 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.
Related marks to compare
- Winfield HumeyestewaSame surname · Same nation recorded
- Willis HumeyestewaSame surname · Same nation recorded
- Jerry Whagado · “J H”Similar mark or initials · Same nation recorded
- James HarrisonSimilar mark or initials
- Jimmy Harrison · “Jim Harrison”Similar mark or initials
- Jimmy Herald · “JH”Similar mark or initials
- Irvin Lomay · “IL”Same nation recorded
- Joe Duwyenie · “Joe Duwyenie”Same nation recorded
