Lewis Lomay

(Hopi, 1915-1996)

Reversible Sunburst Necklace

single-strand necklace strung with twisted silver wire alternating with Italian Coral beads; featuring a silver sunburst pendant set with Italian Coral and Nevada Blue Turquoise, the central stone is reversible; marked LL along with artist's snake hallmark

length 17-1/4 inches, drop length 9-3/4 inches, pendant length 3-1/8 inches x width 1-3/4 inches, weight 48.0 dwt.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Includes correspondence letters between Peggy / Lewis Lomay and Mr. Curran.

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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Reversible Sunburst Necklace

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