Anthony Lovato is a fourth-generation jeweler from Kewa who descends from his mother the late great artist Mary Coriz Lovato and grandfather Leo Coriz. He graduated from Bernalillo High School then went on to study metalwork at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. He's famous for award-winning tufa cast jewelry. He harvests the tufa sandstone from Hopi. Back in his studio, a hand saw is used to slice the tufa into manageable portions. He then meticulously carves one of a kind designs into the sandstone. Molten silver is then poured into the block and cools later.
Anthony started creating what he refers to as Spirit pendants in 1990. His latest offering is a magnificent Horse Spirit pendant handmade from precious Cerrillos turquoise and tufa cast sterling silver. He's an avid horseman often incorporating powerful equines to stunning jewelry works. Elements like a full moon, star and squash blossom necklace also adorn the piece. Signed by the artist. About 3 3/4" tall and 1 1/2" wide. The lovely shepherd hook bale's opening is about 1/4" by 3/8".
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