Zuni Pueblo Multi Stone Antelope Head Bolo Tie with Silver Tips [SOLD]

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Jeweler Once Known
  • Category: Bola Tie, Bolo Tie
  • Origin: Zuni Pueblo, SHE-WE-NA
  • Medium: multiple gemstones and shell
  • Size: 2-½ x 2 inches
  • Item # C4386B
  • SOLD

A master Zuni Pueblo lapidary artisan cut and put together, in stone-to-stone arrangement, the head of an Antelope to create this one-of-a-kind Bolo Tie.  The arrangement includes turquoise, jet, mother of pearl, spondylus and other shells.  The mixture of gemstones and shell blend beautifully and define an unmistakable Antelope head. They are secured in a silver bezel and attached to a silver sheet backing. Long silver tips are attached to the ends of the woven leather rope.  The bolo tie was not signed with the name of the talented Zuni artisan.  


Condition: very good condition

Provenance: this Zuni Pueblo Multi Stone Antelope Head Bolo Tie with Silver Tips is from a Santa Fe resident

Recommended Reading: Indian Silver Volume Two by Dale Stuart King

Relative Links: Zuni Pueblojewelrybola - bolo tie

Jeweler Once Known
  • Category: Bola Tie, Bolo Tie
  • Origin: Zuni Pueblo, SHE-WE-NA
  • Medium: multiple gemstones and shell
  • Size: 2-½ x 2 inches
  • Item # C4386B
  • SOLD

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