Charles Loloma
Charles Loloma | |
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Loloma in 1979 | |
| Born | January 7, 1921 |
| 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, Loloma popularized use of gold and gemstones not previously used in Hopi jewelry.