Hopi Silver by Margaret Nickelson Wright (2003, Paperback, Reprint)

This is an excellent reference book for those collecting Hopi Indian jewelry. I buy and sell Native American jewelry and this book has been an invaluable resource for learning about the history of Hopi silversmithing. There is also a very complete reference section on Hopi artists and their hallmarks, listed in both chronological order and by type of hallmark (i.e. animals, clouds, sun,plants). Often when I find a piece of Hopi jewelry, I am able to determine the artist with the help of this book. I highly recommend this book to all Hopi jewelry buyers!

Hopi Silver by Margaret N Wright is one of the best research and education tools you can use to learn about purchasing Native American Jewelry. The photos are detailed, highly accurate and provide a fairly nice spectrum of the work that is available. The hallmarks are useful when buying an older piece from dead pawn or auctions. The book speaks of the rampant fraud that is occuring in many areas today. Educating oneself is the best way to avoid paying for a cheap imitation. Read this cover to cover and keep it handy.