6.5" Harold Lovato (1954-1997) Kewa Tufa Cast Silver Lapis Cuff Bracelet

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6.5" Harold Lovato (1954-1997) Kewa Tufa cast silver lapis bracelet.

Harold Lovato is highly regarded award-winning artist. Harold is Kewa … Read more 6.5" Harold Lovato (1954-1997) Kewa Tufa cast silver lapis bracelet.

Harold Lovato is highly regarded award-winning artist. Harold is Kewa (Santo Domingo) Corn Clan. Born on January 2, 1954, he was making jewelry from 1970s. Sadly he died in 1997. He was a grandson of Santiago Leo Coriz (one of the most widely known Santo Domingo Jewelers) & Lupe Tenorio Coriz, a son of Sedelio Lovato & Mary Lovato. Harold's father Sedelio is an important figure in the history of Kewa tufa cast jewelry. He learned how to cast silver from his father-in -law, Leo Coriz. In 1970s, he created unique and innovative designs. Harold Lovato began competing in juried art shows back in 1974 and he has received top awards at Indian Market, Santa Fe. His work was also featured in several publications such as: SWAIA quarterly, Indian Artist, and others. Harold will long be remembered as one of the finest contemporary jewelry designers.

All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.

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