About the Artist

This artist/jeweler from Santo Domingo pueblo is legend for his superior skill involving heishi using turquoise and shell. At the age of 11 he was assisting his mother and father fashion their extraordinary jewelry. Having been awarded a 2nd place ribbon in 1978, Ray Lovato has consistently been cited as Best of Division, 1st, 2rd or 3rd since 1996. Several galleries of distinction carry this artist's work to include the Dewey Galleries in Santa Fe and the Mudhead Gallery in Denver. Lovato has been touted in Indian Art magazine (Fall 1995)and more recently in the Wheelwright Museum News (July/August 1998).