This was my mothers. My father bought it for her in the 60s or early 70s I believe. She always called it a squash blossom but not certain that is technically correct. I believe it is Zuni.
It has a stamp of S.A.E. on the back of the lower/largest circle. Looked online but haven’t seen who’s hallmark that is.
Nobody has any opinion or ideas on this piece?
A picture of the hallmark would be great. I couldn’t find the hallmark as described in any book, but it always helps to see the actual stamp. It appears to be Zuni, I wouldn’t have thought it that old if you hadn’t known the history. You have several E Zuni last names.
I have included some images of the same idea in new pieces.
Thanks I will try to get a pic of the hallmark when I get home this evening.
It was purchased in Arizona.
My apologies for the delay.
Actually when taking pics tonight it looks like the hallmark is B.A.E. instead of SAE.
There is no marking of sterling or anything so I don’t know if it is silver for the metal or something else.
There is also some smaller Mark’s or writting after the E I hadn’t noticed.
Did a little hunting, and one connection I found for BAE was the Bureau of American Ethnology which apparently gathered extensive collections of artifacts from Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi artisans.
I don’t know if they stamped the artifacts though?
Hi there, just browsing Hougart’s and Betty Etsate’s name came up. “(1951-; Navajo). Active since 1970’s. Some cluster work, mostly needlepoint.” Her marks include B.A.E.–she had several others.
Thank you very much!
