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Jose Massie
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Overview
Jose Massie (born 1943; Hougart records him as deceased without printing a year) was a Zuni artist active since the 1970s, known for inlay sun face symbols and owls. He shared his stamp with his wife Dora Massie, and his grandson is Bryant Othole, an inlay artist in his own right.
Collector's caution: The J. D. MASSIE stamp was shared between Jose and his wife, Dora Massie — the initials themselves carry both names. Read it as the couple's mark; the stamp alone does not separate their hands.
The Mark
"Jose Massie (1943-deceased; Zuni). Active since 1970s. Inlay sun face symbols; owls. Jose Massie shared the stamp with his wife Dora Massie. Grandson is Bryant Othole. Mark: J. D. MASSIE"
— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022), entry at approx. scan line 21038.
The marks as documented in the Hougart corpus: J. D. MASSIE (shared with wife Dora Massie).
References - Hougart, Bille. *Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks*, 5th ed. Schiffer Publishing, 2022. Entry at approx. scan line 21038.
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