Confused about attribution, hoping for help with identity of maker

[biker4all]

Came across this bracelet in an antiques mall, far from the wonderful finds that Stracci has discovered but was intrigued and always game for a mystery. Tagged Frank Patania Thunderbird shop, but hallmark definitely screamed otherwise. Then started to wonder if it was Fred Peshlakai, but style seems all wrong.

Art-amerindian shows 2 similar hallmarks with one marked fake, the other is more similar to the one on the bracelet. If anyone isn’t watching college basketball and might venture an opinion or a guess, I would really appreciate your help as it is a simple bracelet, just don’t want to support fakes.

Also, if I get my pics uploaded, I found these coral earrings I really liked, sold as Native American, but wonder if anyone might recognize the maker? They are mine now and I am quite fond of them, just question origin.

Felt like spring finally in New England and needed to wander after weeks of cold and snow. Hope all have a great weekend and always appreciate your input, thanks.

[Steve]

[biker4all]

I found the same information as well as a couple from Art-amerindian -

So now I am very confused and wondering what your opinion is about the hallmark. To me it looks more like the one that Art-amerindian does not think is fake and maybe like the 5th from the last (fake) in Hougarts. Wishful thinking?

There is a similar style bracelet in Steven Curtis’s book about Peshlakai, but the one I am looking at seems more contemporary. Appreciate your information, wondering what your wager might be? Thank you.

[Steve]

something feels a little “off” with the F on this cuff to me

[biker4all]

Agreed, this is why I was hoping for your expertise, knowing this definitely wasn’t Patania. Thanks to you and others I continue to learn and pause before jumping in.