Sterling Silver Navajo-made Spoon [R]

Austin Wilson was one of the best-known Navajo smiths working from the 1930s to the 1950s. His fine stamp work is regarded as some of the best of the time period. This small spoon is a great example of his work. His bow and arrow hallmark is stamped on the back of the spoon.

Recommended Reading: Navajo Spoons: Indian Artistry and the Souvenir Trade, 1880s-1940s (click here to view details of book) by Cindra Kline . (Available from Adobe Gallery)