Master tufa-cast jewelry maker Anthony Lovato, son of notable lapidary artist Mary Coriz Lovato and metalworker Sedalia F. Lovato, and grandson of Santiago Leo Coriz, is the fifth generation from the Pueblo of Santa Domingo. He has received numerous awards over the years for his work. His unique tufa-cast and fabricated jewelry bridges both traditional and contemporary styles. It also conveys great presence, while reflecting his family’s creative legacy as well as Santo Domingo’s religious heritage. His sons, Cordell and Joel Pajarito, are also accomplished silversmiths.
