Lorenzo Tortalita
The hallmark "LT" is a possible attribution to Lorenzo Tortalita, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Kewa (Santo Domingo).
This attribution is uncertain. The link between this mark and Lorenzo Tortalita is recorded in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead, not a conclusion.
This mark is shared. “LT” is also recorded for Lina Tsinajinnie and Lonnie Tsosie, so the mark alone cannot tell these makers apart.
- Nation as recorded
- Kewa (Santo Domingo)All 38 hallmarks and pottery signatures recorded as Kewa (Santo Domingo)Shop Santo Domingo pieces
- Craft as recorded
- Silversmith
- Mark text
- LT
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Questions about this entry
- Whose hallmark reads "LT"?
- The hallmark "LT" is a possible attribution to Lorenzo Tortalita, not a confirmed one; the nation recorded is Kewa (Santo Domingo).
- Which nation is recorded for Lorenzo Tortalita?
- The reference records the nation as Kewa (Santo Domingo), as stated at the source.
- Is this a possible or a confirmed attribution to Lorenzo Tortalita?
- A possible attribution, not a confirmed one: the source describes the link between this mark and Lorenzo Tortalita in hedged or unconfirmed terms, so treat it as a lead rather than a conclusion.
Sources
The entry for Lorenzo Tortalita was compiled from Humiovi research records, notes the gallery compiled from published references, such as gallery and museum records (the individual sources are not named).
- Humiovi research records, notes the gallery compiled from published references, such as gallery and museum records (the individual sources are not named).
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Related marks to compare
- Lucinda TaylorSimilar mark or initials
- Leander TaheSimilar mark or initials
- Lonnie Tsosie · “LT”Similar mark or initials
- LuAnn Tafoya · “LuAnn Tafoya”Similar mark or initials
- Lina Tsinajinnie · “LT”Similar mark or initials
- Lena Tsethlikai · “L P T”Similar mark or initials
- Legoria Tafoya · “Legoria, Sta Clara Pueblo”Similar mark or initials
- Leo Coriz · “LEO CORIZ”Same nation recorded







