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Fabulous! I am offering for your consideration a knockout fabulous butterfly bolo by an unknown artist. This artist uses abalone shell for the wings and the choice of shell is very iridescent with browns and purples, greens, pinks, mauves, every possible color reflected from these stones. The body of the butterfly is coral and jet and turquoise in rounded mosaic inlay and the antennae are made of hand pulled wires with hand stamped raindrops for the eyes and mouth and decorating throughout. The artist uses finely serrated bezel settings to hold the stones. This is a truly wonderful piece that either was originally made with wires holding the tie or as a pin and was converted to become a bolo in 1957-1967, based on the date of the back of the Bennett which is a c31. I had a top quality buttery soft tie made for it and the tips are perfect for it, too. It's superb in every way.
The measurements are 1-5/8" (4.18 cm) wide x 1-7/8" (4.76 cm) high and the tips are 1-5/8" (4.18 cm) high. The tie end to end with the tips included measures 40-1/2"(102.87), in very lush dark brown color.
This is a stunning example of early Zuni top quality inlay work and it's highly collectible as well as being beautiful to wear. It's a great treasure which is thoroughly delightful to wear. It will make you smile as it does me. It's a fabulous bolo.
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Attributions on many of the old pieces of Native American jewelry are sometimes a moving target. All the books have errors, so in addition to counterchecking, I have developed some expertise over the years and I do care about getting it right, so as more information comes to light I update my listings and also get in touch with my previous buyers, to inform them of any changes in attributions. I am sincerely committed to ongoing accuracy.
Everything I sell comes from my personal collection or is something that I would include in my personal collection. Most pieces are museum worthy and gallery suitable, sold to you at great pricing. I vet every item carefully for quality and condition, and offer you the best. I want you to be able to rely on me for top quality, superb items that are often unique and rare examples of old antique vintage southwest, indian, native american and fine gold and gemstones, whether you're starting a collection or adding to one, or want something great to wear or gift. My goal is that all my buyers are delighted, that my special pieces find the right homes.
