Norman Bia
The hallmark "N" is a possible attribution to Norman Bia, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Navajo (Diné).
This attribution is uncertain. The link between this mark and Norman Bia is recorded in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead, not a conclusion.
This mark is shared. “N” is also recorded for Gene Natan, 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
- Silversmith
- Mark text
- N
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Questions about this entry
- Whose hallmark reads "N"?
- The hallmark "N" is a possible attribution to Norman Bia, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Navajo (Diné).
- Which nation is recorded for Norman Bia?
- The reference records the nation as Navajo (Diné), as stated at the source.
- Is this a possible or a confirmed attribution to Norman Bia?
- A possible attribution, not a confirmed one: the source describes the link between this mark and Norman Bia in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead rather than a conclusion.
Sources
The entry for Norman Bia 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).
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- Norman Cambridge · “N.F.CAMBRIDGE”Same nation recorded
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- Oscar AlexiusSame nation recorded · Possible attribution
- Nelson J. Begay · “NJB”Same nation recorded
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