Identifying a Belt Buckle Hallmark

Hi - Looking for an identification on a hallmark. Picked this up at a thrift store a couple of years ago and have worn it ever since. The buckle is about 2" x 1-1/2". Thanks for whatever info you can throw my way.



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Hey @CamT, nice looking Hopi overlay buckle. It appears the silversmith was Gene Pooyouma, according to the art-amerindian website. It’s one of the reference sources we utilize for hallmark identification.

To be certain, I would research Gene’s work, and compare it to your buckle and it’s hallmark.

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Wow. Thanks a ton. I really do enjoy the piece.

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Yep. Agree with the above. This is what is in my Hopi Silver, the History and Hallmarks of Hopi Silversmithing book has.


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Never would have guessed cornstalks, but I can see it now. Thanks.

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Very nice Hopi buckle. I tried to guess the artist without looking at replies. I got it right…probably because I have a piece by this artist.

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