Vintage Zuni Sterling Silver Mosaic Inlay Hopi Bird Bolo Tie

Description

View Vintage Zuni Sterling Silver Mosaic Inlay Hopi Bird Bolo Tie with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The back is unmarked, so the Zuni silversmith is unknown but the work is similar to the Zuni silversmith Jeanette Niiha. The bolo clasp is marked "Bennett Pat Pend.". The piece weighs. 81 ounces or 22.9 grams. This is a great vintage 1970's Zuni sterling silver mosaic inlay Hopi Bird bolo tie. This Hopi Bird with sunface features mosaic inlay of turquoise, Mother-of-Pearl, coral, jet, white clam shell, and gold lip shell and has lots of patina. The metal acid tests for sterling silver. The back is unmarked, so the Zuni silversmith is unknown but the work is similar to the Zuni silversmith Jeanette Niiha. The Hopi Bird measures 1 1/4 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide. The bolo clasp is marked "Bennett Pat Pend." The sterling tips have patina and some dents. They measure 1 3/4 inches long. The new black leather four-ply strap measures 34 inches long. The piece weighs .81 ounces or 22.9 grams. Add this wonderful vintage bolo to your collection. Free USPS Ground Advantage Mail shipping to the United States. Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Ethnic, Regional & Tribal › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Handmade.

Ethnic & Regional Style

Native American

Pendant Shape

Hopi Bird

Closure

Bolo

Signed

No

Main Stone Color

Multicolor

Metal

Sterling Silver

Necklace Length

34 in

Main Stone

Multi-Stone

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Handmade

Setting Style

Mosaic Inlay

Type

Bolo Tie

Metal Purity

925

Theme

Birds

Style

Bolo

Base Metal

Sterling Silver

Tribal Affiliation

Zuni

Country of Origin

United States

Handmade

Yes