Charles Loloma + David Tune
(Hopi, 1921 - 1991) + (Muscogee Creek/Diné [Navajo]/Hopi)
Pendant/Barrette, 1986 - 2023
sterling silver, coral, turquoise, gaspeite, lapis, spiny oyster, fossilized walrus
stamped: loloma

This signed silver pendant, possibly planned as a barrette, was found unfinished in Loloma's studio in 1986. Artist David Tune was chosen to complete the inlay work and finish the piece in homage to Charles Loloma in 2023.
3 1/8 x 5/8 (7.9 x 1.6 cm.)
The Georgia and Charles Loloma Collection

Weight: 12.2 grams

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