Lewis Lomay

(Hopi, 1915-1996)

Silver and Blue Diamond Turquoise Ring

split shank with central twisted wires, set with a high grade turquoise stone; marked LL with artist's snake hallmark

size 10, weight 11.0 dwt.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Purchased July 15th, 1978 from the artist's daughter. Included is the receipt. Turquoise attribution written on the back of the receipt.

From the Collection of John and Doris Curran

Every summer for 22 years, John and Doris Curran made the long drive from Indiana to Santa Fe where they befriended artists like Lewis, Sophie, and Peggy Lomay. While visiting with their friends on these trips, the Currans cultivated a passion and love for southwestern jewelry and culture that is evident in the pieces that they collected. As beautiful as these individual pieces are, the lasting friendships built with each of the artists were the ultimate memento for the Currans during their travels.

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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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