ASTOUNDING VINTAGE ZUNI TURQUOISE STERLING SILVER THUNDERBIRD BOLO

We are proud to auction off this fascinating vintage Zuni silver bolo. This is a tremendous, huge bolo of the traditional thunderbird! It’s artfully created of inlay stones of turquoise, coral, mother of pearl and jet, with marvelous silver accents! It has a black braided leather tie with 2-1/8” silver tips and is about 38” in length. The thunderbird, a powerful mythical bird, is often depicted in jewelry to symbolize protection and strength. And Native American inlay jewelry is a distinctive and beautiful art form that involves setting small pieces of various materials, such as gemstones, shells, coral, and other materials, into a base material, often silver, to create intricate patterns and designs. Native American inlay jewelry is a distinctive and beautiful art form that requires meticulous craftsmanship, precision and skill, as the materials are carefully cut, shaped, and set to fit together seamlessly. Signed by Zuni artist, Bobby Shack. Sterling silver. The bolo measures around 2-3/8" x 2-1/2". Sturdy 44 grams.