Zuni | Artist Benjamin and Shirley (Shirly) Tzuni | Turquoise and Jet Sunface Inlay Bolo Tie | Sterling Silver

A Bit About The Piece:

Handmade Zuni bolo tie masterfully inlaid with natural turquoise, jet and coral in sterling silver by famous Zuni artists, Benji and Shirley Tzuni. 

Details, details...

The Stones: Turquoise, Red Coral, and Jet

Main Piece: 

• 49 pieces of Turquoise
• 46 pieces of Jet
• 1 piece of Red Coral

Each end piece has:

• 6 pieces of Jet
• 3 pieces of Turquoise

The Piece: Handmade Stone Inlay Bolo Tie

• .925 sterling silver, solid (bolo and rope caps)
• signed and engraved "Ben - Shirly Tzuni" on back of piece
• silver detailing around edge
• steel slide on back
• leatherette braided cord
• length of cord including ends: 43 inches (21.5" hanging length in photo)
• bolo dimensions: 65.83mm (2.60") diameter x 3.85mm (0.15") thick
• end piece dimensions: 55.50mm (2.18") long
• total weight including cord: 54.06 grams

About The Artist

 Benjamin and Shirley Tzuni (often spelled Tzuni or Benji & Shirly) are well-known Zuni Pueblo artists known for their masterful, precise stone-to-stone and needlepoint inlay jewelry. Most famous for their signature Sunface designs, black onyx accents, and precision shaped turquoise, their vintage pieces are highly prized.

Wear Report

Bolo polish shows light wear with some very faint surface scratches and a few tiny chips may be present. Please see photos.