Riley Polequaptewa
The hallmark "RP" with a bear claw symbol is recorded for Riley Polequaptewa, a silversmith; the nation recorded is Hopi.
This mark is shared. “RP” is also recorded for Richard Pawicki, so the mark alone cannot tell these makers apart.
- Nation as recorded
- HopiAll 173 hallmarks and pottery signatures recorded as HopiShop Hopi pieces
- Craft as recorded
- Silversmith
- Mark text
- RP
- Symbol
- bear claw
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Questions about this entry
- Whose hallmark reads "RP"?
- The hallmark "RP" with a bear claw symbol is recorded for Riley Polequaptewa, a silversmith; the nation recorded is Hopi.
- Which nation is recorded for Riley Polequaptewa?
- The reference records the nation as Hopi, as stated at the source.
Sources
The entry for Riley Polequaptewa 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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