About the Artist

(Born circa 1960) Four examples of Lomayestewa's artistry are illustrated on page 224 of Gregory Schaaf's book American Indian Jewelry I 1,200 Artist Biographies.

A member of the Bear Strap Clan, Lomayestewa's silver overlay work began roughly circa 1980, a yer when he won a second place ribbon at the Santa Fe Indian Market.

His sense of design is both fluid and distinctive.