Jacob (Jake) Livingston — Navajo/Zuni Silversmith

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Jacob (Jake) Livingston (1946–; Navajo/Zuni) has been active since the 1970s. He works in multiple styles — stamp work, overlay, inlay, spinner jewelry, and bird motifs. He was born Jacob Haloo, Jr., and later changed his name to Livingston. He is the father of Jay Livingston and Jason Livingston.

Name-change note: Hougart's entry is listed under "Jacob (Jake) Livingston." The candidate was flagged under the slug "jacob-haloo" because B13's nancy-haloo entry noted "Jacob Haloo Jr. (became Livingston)." Hougart confirms this is a Jr. entry — born Jacob Haloo Jr., later Livingston. This page is built under the Hougart canonical name (Livingston) with the birth name documented for research transparency. See also Nancy Haloo (family connection through the Haloo lineage).

Jacob (Jake) Livingston won the 1988 IACA Artist of the Year award and is a multiple award winner, reflecting his standing among serious collectors of Navajo and Zuni work. His mark evolution — from J L to JAKE L. (used since 1976) to the longer J - L LIVINGSTON — documents a career arc spanning several decades.

"Jacob (Jake) Livingston (1946-; Navajo/Zuni). Active since 1970s. Multiple styles; stamp work; overlay; inlay; spinner jewelry; bird motifs. Born Jacob Haloo, Jr. and later changed his name to Livingston. Father of Jay Livingston. 1988 IACA Artist of the Year. Multiple award winner. Marks: J L; JAKE L. (since 1976); J - L LIVINGSTON (stamped or etched script); J. I. LIVINGSTON (co-signed with his wife Irene Owens)" — Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022), approx. p. ~19412.

The marks are J L (early); JAKE L. (used since 1976, his preferred shortened form); J - L LIVINGSTON (stamped or etched script, full surname); and J. I. LIVINGSTON (co-signed pieces made with his wife Irene Owens). The co-signed mark distinguishes collaborative work.

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