Saved from the fire pit

[CyanideRose18]

Hi all The seller has it in their retail store for a while and it never sold, so I ended up buying it under scrap. They were going to melt it down because to them, the people on the pendant looked so sad and depressed probably because they had four kids. I don’t know anything about the artist but I was wondering if this expression was normal and I also noticed the dash marks in the silver are only on the inside with the family and not on the outside. Then I thought that maybe the family was made first and then put on the silver sheet. It’s an interesting piece and was wondering if anybody had any thoughts on it. It’s marked R Livingston. Thanks a bunch

[Patina]

@CyanideRose18 Hi ~ I checked my Bille Hougart’s book, “Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks” but, I don’t see a listing for R Livingston (though there are several other Livingstons listed). My book is the 3rd edition - perhaps this hallmark appears in a subsequent edition.

[CyanideRose18]

Thanks so much Patina I appreciate you looking it up for me.

[Ziacat]

I believe my saguaro pendant is made by Robert Livingston, and I know he is Navajo, because he collaborated on the piece for BritWest. I will double check when I get home.

Yep, I just checked on an old thread.

I can’t remember exactly what the hallmark looks like, but I think it was very much like yours.

[CyanideRose18]

Thanks you so much Ziacat I love your pendant. I don’t believe I have anything in Sonoran yet. I saw a piece yesterday I liked but it have a big chip in it, so I passed but I would like a nice piece with that turquoise in it.

[here4turquoise]

@Ziacat Another keeper pendant.

[JC]

Hi- I’m a newbie here. I’m thinking this is representative of storytellers. Their mouths are open because they are “telling stories” (to teach) to the young.

[CyanideRose18]

Thanks so much Much appreciated.

[Ziacat]

I’m adding this now that I finally actually looked at the hallmark on my pendant, and even though it’s the same name, the hallmark is different; so maybe not the same maker?

[CyanideRose18]

Thanks Ziacat Sorry I missed this. I have been dealing with some health issues but hopefully on the mend

[Ravenscry]

Whatever it may be that you’re dealing with, you’re in my thoughts, here’s to your getting better soon.

[Ziacat]

Praying you continue on the mending path!

[CyanideRose18]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it. It has been tough but I’m determined. Thanks so much again.

[CyanideRose18]

Thank you so much Ziacat Much appreciated. Me too. Thank you so much again