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A:shiwi (Zuni)
Hallmark reference
Richard S. Begay
The hallmark "RB" is recorded for Richard S. Begay, a silversmith; the nation recorded is Zuni.
This mark is shared. “RB” is also recorded for Ricky Boaqua, so the mark alone cannot tell these makers apart.
- Nation as recorded
- A:shiwi (Zuni)All 231 hallmarks and pottery signatures recorded as ZuniShop A:shiwi (Zuni) pieces
- Craft as recorded
- Silversmith
- Mark text
- RB
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Questions about this entry
- Whose hallmark reads "RB"?
- The hallmark "RB" is recorded for Richard S. Begay, a silversmith; the nation recorded is Zuni. A photograph of the stamp is shown on this page.
- Which nation is recorded for Richard S. Begay?
- The reference records the nation as Zuni, as stated at the source.
Sources
The entry for Richard S. Begay 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.
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