Anthony Edaakie — Zuni Silversmith

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Zuni · documented in the T.Skies hallmark reference library

Anthony Edaakie (1927–1989) was a Zuni silversmith, carver, and jeweler active from the 1940s through the 1960s, working in inlay with rainbow man designs. He shared his mark with his wife Rita Edaakie. He was the father of Raylan Edaakie.

Anthony Edaakie is part of the broader Edaakie silversmithing family. His son Dennis Edaakie (1931–2008) became a recognized master of Zuni inlay and is separately documented in this directory. Also documented in the family: Dale (Myron) Edaakie (1957–; Zuni), son of Dennis and Nancy Edaakie.

Inlay is a foundational Zuni technique in which precisely cut stones — turquoise, coral, jet, shell — are set into recessed silver channels to create richly patterned mosaic surfaces. Rainbow man designs are a recurring figural motif in Zuni inlay, depicting the Zuni ceremonial figure associated with rain and harvest.

The Mark

"TONY+ RITA" — Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).

The mark TONY + RITA is a shared stamp with his wife Rita, using their given names.

References

Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Schiffer Publishing, 2022. Approx. p. ~13801.

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