Which nation is recorded for Melvin Chee?

The reference records the nation as Navajo (Diné), as stated at the source.

Is this a possible or a confirmed attribution to Melvin Chee?

A possible attribution, not a confirmed one: the source describes the link between this mark and Melvin Chee in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead rather than a conclusion.

Hallmark reference

Melvin Chee

Possible attribution

The hallmark "MC" is a possible attribution to Melvin Chee, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Navajo (Diné).

This attribution is uncertain. The link between this mark and Melvin Chee 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. “MC” is also recorded for Mary Cayatineto and Mary Chavez, so the mark alone cannot tell these makers apart.

Meet Melvin Chee: the artist page

Nation as recorded: Diné (Navajo)All 797 hallmarks and pottery signatures recorded as Navajo (Diné)Shop Diné (Navajo) pieces
Craft as recorded: Silversmith
Mark text: MC

Pieces by Melvin Chee

1 piece in the case, as listed on the artist page.

Melvin Chee Navajo Red Coral Bracelets — Humiovi Sedona

No. 131$650

Bracelet with coral

Melvin Chee · Diné (Navajo)

Meet the maker: Melvin Chee

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Questions about this entry

Whose hallmark reads "MC"?: The hallmark "MC" is a possible attribution to Melvin Chee, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Navajo (Diné). A photograph of the stamp is shown on this page.
Which nation is recorded for Melvin Chee?: The reference records the nation as Navajo (Diné), as stated at the source.
Is this a possible or a confirmed attribution to Melvin Chee?: A possible attribution, not a confirmed one: the source describes the link between this mark and Melvin Chee in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead rather than a conclusion.

Sources

The entry for Melvin Chee 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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