ANTHONY LOVATO Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo

Anthony Lovato a fifth generation Santo Domingo resident, and is the son of Mary Coriz Lovato, and grandson of Santiago Leo Coriz. He was born on July 5, 1958. Anthony’s fabricates jewelry using the tufa-cast technique.

Anthony’s mother, Mary, raised Anthony and his four brothers to become accomplished silversmiths. Most of Anthony’s knowledge came from his grandfather, Leo Coriz, who was accomplished in tufa-casting.

Anthony creates bracelets, pendants, necklaces, and hollow-ware jars using this method. He has received numerous awards or his work.

Anthony’s brother, Isaac Coriz, and his sister, Mary Frances Coriz, are also a well-known silversmiths. Anthony’s sons, Cordell Pajarito and Joel Pajarito are also well known silversmiths.