Zuni Katsina Bola Tie with small Mudhead #F [R]

Eddie Beyuka is best known for his bolas and standing figures of Katsinas and dancers executed in channel inlay with a variety of materials—generally turquoise, mother of pearl, jet, coral, and others-skillfully integrated in his famous creations. 

Beyuka was featured in the "Jewels of the Southwest" exhibit at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Santa Fe, in 2002.  His work is in the collection of the Peabody Museum, Harvard University, and in the collections of a number of private individuals.

This bola features a Zuni Katsina executed in a variety of materials.    A silver basket hangs from the back of the katsina with a small Mudhead Katsina inside.  Silver drums hang from the tips.   It is stamped EAB ZUNI on the back.  Written on the back is #2 AZ HWY, a possible indication that this one is published in an issue of Arizona Highways.

Condition: The bola is in original excellent condition.

Provenance:  from a Santa Fe gentleman

Recommended Reading:  American Indian Jewelry I:  1,200 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf