Zuni Indian Jewelry Turquoise Silver Black Angus Bull BOLO TIE by Native American artist Walabasie 0716-BOLO
This Zuni Indian Jewelry Turquoise Silver Bull Bolo Tie is an impressive piece of wearable Native American art. This bolo tie was masterfully hand made from shining Sterling Silver. And, this bolo features an inlaid design made from hand cut stones of natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and vinyl to create the image of the mighty Bull. The Indian jewelry artists of the Zuni Pueblo often use Sleeping Beauty Turquoise in their work to honor the Father Sky. Turquoise and Sterling Silver, you can't go wrong with that. What a bolo tie! This Zuni Indian Bolo Tie is 3" wide and 2-1/4" long. The bolo cord is 40" long including the special Sterling Silver inlaid bolo tips. Signed in script by the Zuni artist J. Walabasie.
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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