Bolo, Inlay, Novelty, Paint Horse Profile, Beautiful Work, Vintage 1940’s, 1640
HOLD YOUR HORSES!
Well, hold on to this one, anyway – it’s a one of a kind find! This vintage beauty is a Zuni creation dating back to the 1940s, which makes the inlay work all the more impressive. The depiction of a horse head in profile is crafted using shell, black onyx, turquoise and coral, accented by sterling silver details. The cord is a traditional braided leather tipped with ornate aiguillettes. Eye-catching and impressive, this bolo will be a collector.
- affiliation: Zuni
- materials:Â sterling silver, onyx, turquoise, coral shell
- trader’s code: BBUN
- shield:Â 2 1/2″ x 2″
- length:Â 34″
- handmade wire loops
- weight:Â 39 grams
- nice 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: JN1640