Zuni Indian Inlaid Turquoise Coral Cow Sterling Silver Bolo Tie.

This Zuni Indian Cow Bolo Tie is an impressive example of hand made Indian jewelry art. This bolo tie was hand made out of Sterling Silver to form the image of the cow. This Sterling Silver cow has been inlaid with hand cut gemstones such as: natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Coral, Abalone Shell, and Pearl. The Turquoise and other gemstones give this Zuni Indian Bolo Tie plenty of natural character. It is 3" wide and 2" long. The bolo cord is 40" long. Signed H L ZUNIE.

The Zuni Indians learned to silversmith from the Navajo in the early 1870's. The Zuni, because they had permanent homes unlike the nomadic Navajo, were able to use many tools that the Navajo could not easily carry with them. With the lapidary wheels they began cutting stones and using the silver to hold their stones in patterns. Today, Zuni silversmiths are known for their lapidary skills. Both channel inlay (using precisely cut stones set on silver to form figures and designs) and cluster and needlepoint (setting small, similarly cut stones in geometric patterns) are traditional Zuni styles.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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