Charles Loloma | |
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Born | |
Died | June 9, 1991 | (aged 70)
Nationality | Hopi, American |
Known for | Jewelry, painting, pottery, sculpture |
Spouse | Otellie Loloma |
Charles Sequevya Loloma (January 7, 1921 — June 9, 1991) was a Hopi Native American artist known for his jewelry. He also worked in pottery, painting and ceramics.
A highly influential Native American jeweler during the 20th century,[1] Loloma popularized use of gold and gemstones not previously used in Hopi jewelry.