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Charleston Lewis
Hopi silversmith Charleston (Charlie) Lewis from Shungopavi, Second Mesa, was born 1968 and has been an active silversmith since 1991. He learned the art of making jewelry from his Uncle Steven Kuyuvia and uses no patterns. Each piece is an original piece of art. Specializing in silver overlay, the Sunface and flame patterns are his favorite designs.
Silversmithing is his livelihood and allows Charlie to "feel free to express myself and it benefits my whole family and Hopi". Charleston uses the cloud and corn for his hallmark.
