Adrian Keene (Roy)
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Overview
Adrian Keene (Roy), born 1956, has been active since the 1970s. Hougart lists her as Acoma. She comes from a smithing family: her father is Gus Keene, Sr., and Hougart records her as sister of Gus Keene, Jr. — both documented with their own marks.
Collector's caution: Three Keene-family smiths carry KEENE-family marks, so read stamp, period, and style together before attributing a piece. One documentary wrinkle worth knowing: Hougart's entry here lists Adrian as Acoma, while the entries for her father Gus Keene, Sr. and brother Gus Keene, Jr. record Navajo. We report each entry exactly as printed rather than smoothing the difference.
The Mark
"Adrian Keene (Roy) (1956-; Acoma). Active since 1970s. Father is Gus Keene, Sr. Sister of Gus Keene, Jr. Mark: Keene Rov (inside afeather) [scan reads 'Keene Roy (inside a feather)']"
— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022), entry at approx. scan line 18094.
The marks as documented in the Hougart corpus: Keene Roy (inside a feather).
References - Hougart, Bille. *Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks*, 5th ed. Schiffer Publishing, 2022. Entry at approx. scan line 18094.
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