Julian Lovato

(Kewa, c. 1925-2018)

Sterling Silver Necklace, with Cluster Pendant set with Red Mountain Turquoise and Coral

pendant signed J.LOVATO and marked STERLING IHM with artist's thunderbird hallmark; silver tag on necklace signed M.LOVATO and marked STERLING IHM with thunderbird hallmark

necklace length 25-1/4 inches, drop length 16-1/4 inches, pendant length 5 inches x width 1-5/8 inches, total weight 112.2 dwt.

Good overall condition; stones are firm in bezel, not chipped or cracked

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Erin Rust is a specialist in the Native American, Prehistoric & Tribal Art department at Hindman.
Ms. Rust began as a specialist in Native American Art and Artifacts at Cowan’s Auctions in 2017, with a focus on Native jewelry and Midwestern prehistoric artifacts. She has also worked on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana and on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Ms. Rust holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design with a minor in History, concentrating in Native Studies, from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ms. Rust also appears on the top-rated PBS television program Antiques Roadshow.

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Sterling Silver Necklace, with Cluster Pendant set with Red Mountain Turquoise and Coral

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