Julian Lovato (1925-2018) - Santo Domingo (Kewa) - Turquoise and Sterling Silver Link Necklace with Wing Design c. 1960s, 19.5" length

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Julian Lovato (1925-2018) - Santo Domingo (Kewa) - Turquoise and Sterling Silver Link Necklace with Wing Design c. 1960s, 19.5" length

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Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500

July 2026 Fine Art Auction Preview
July 9, 2026 12:00 PM MST
Timed Auction
Tucson, AZ, US

Description:

Julian Lovato (1925-2018) - Santo Domingo (Kewa) - Turquoise and Sterling Silver Link Necklace with Wing Design c. 1960s. 78.6g, 19.5" length. The center pendant measures 3.25" x 1.75". Hallmarked by the artist on verso. The artist, Julian Lovato, began working at Frank Patania, Sr.'s Thunderbird Shop in 1952. Following Patania's death, Lovato was gifted the Thunderbird stamp by Aurora Patania. Lovato is a multiple-award winner and the recipient of the SWAIA Lifetime Achievement Award (2002). All packing and shipping is done in-house by Medicine Man Gallery. 

  • Provenance: Ex New York collection.
  • Medium: Jewelry
  • Circa: 1960s
  • Condition: This piece is in near excellent condition.

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