A Bit About The Piece:
Turquoise and coral bolo tie featuring a blue jay bird inlaid by renowned Zuni artist duo.
Details, details…
The Stones: Turquoise, Coral, Abalone Shell, Mother of Pearl, and Jet
- 37 pieces of polished turquoise (bird and outer frame)
- 36 pieces of polished coral triangles (border and plant bud)
- 11 pieces of marquise shaped polished abalone shell (leaves)
- 9 pieces of polished mother of pearl (bird)
- 3 pieces of polished jet (bird’s beak and neck)
- bird height, from tail to head feather: 40.85mm (~1.6″)
- likely turquoise origin: Sleeping Beauty Mine, Arizona
The Piece: Handmade Stone Inlay Bolo Tie
- .925 sterling silver, solid (bolo and rope caps)
- steel clip fittings
- plastic rope- has bending, but can be straightened in time
- rope length: 35 inches
- bolo dimensions: 69.6mm (~2.75″) x 61.62mm (2.4″) x 1.64″
- signed “DENNIS NANCY EDAAKIE” by Zuni husband and wife jewelry duo, Dennis and Nancy Edaakie, circa 1970’s