Bolo, Inlay, Figural, Native American, Vintage ‘50s, 1689
A CONVERSATION PIECE & A COLLECTOR
This funky find is an entirely handmade vintage bolo boasting a colorful character crafted from coral, shell, turquoise, and black onyx set in channel inlay. The piece, which is likely Zuni, dates back to the mid-20th Century. It’s a one-of-a-kind hand crafted creation for the true collector.
The cord is a traditional braided leather tipped with sterling silver aiguillettes.
- affiliation: likely Zuni
- materials: sterling silver, coral, shell, turquoise, onyx
- measurements: 42" long
- shield: 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"
- weight: 28 grams
- hand crafted rings and U
- vintage condition
- stones are secure in their settings
- no stone chips or hairline fractures
- stone abrasions commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- wear from use
- style: JN1689
Description
A CONVERSATION PIECE & A COLLECTOR
This funky find is an entirely handmade vintage bolo boasting a colorful character crafted from coral, shell, turquoise, and black onyx set in channel inlay. The piece, which is likely Zuni, dates back to the mid-20th Century. It’s a one-of-a-kind hand crafted creation for the true collector.
The cord is a traditional braided leather tipped with sterling silver aiguillettes.
- affiliation: likely Zuni
- materials: sterling silver, coral, shell, turquoise, onyx
- measurements: 42" long
- shield: 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"
- weight: 28 grams
- hand crafted rings and U
- vintage condition
- stones are secure in their settings
- no stone chips or hairline fractures
- stone abrasions commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- wear from use
- style: JN1689
