Zuni | Artist Bobby and Corraine Shack | Thunderbird Inlay Bolo Tie | Sterling Silver

A Bit About The Piece:

A vintage Thunderbird bolo tie inlaid with natural stones and shell in sterling silver. This bolo also has the rare, dangling matching inlay end tips. Artist names, Bobby and Corraine Shack, engraved on back of bolo.

Details, details...

The Stones: Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Red Coral, and Jet or Shell

Main Piece: 

• 24 pieces of Jet or Shell including
  • 10 small round pieces
• 11 pieces of Mother of Pearl
• 4 pieces of Turquoise
• 3 pieces of Red Coral
• silver detailing

Bolo Tips:

• 16 pieces of Jet or Shell including
  • 4 small round pieces
• 10 pieces of Mother of Pearl
• 3 pieces of Red Coral
• 2 pieces of Turquoise
• silver detailing

The Piece: Handmade Stone and Shell Inlay Bolo Tie

• .925 sterling silver, solid (bolo and tips)
• signed "Bobby + Corraine Shack" on back of bolo
• stainless steel slide
• leatherette braided bolo cord
• length of cord including ends: 42 inches
• bolo dimensions: 60.35 mm (2.39") in length x 62.15mm (2.44") wingspan x  2.83mm to 3.10mm (0.11") average thickness
• bolo tip end piece dimensions: 40.22mm (1.58") long x 38.67mm (1.52") wide x 2.83mm to 3.10mm (0.11") average thickness
• total weight including cord: 65.38 grams

About The Artist

 Corraine Shack and her late husband Bobby Shack collaborated for many years,  producing incredible inlay jewelry together. They are renowned Zuni Pueblo artists most well-known for their complex inlay jewelry, particularly their iconic Thunderbird, hummingbird, and Phoenix bird designs. Using sterling silver, turquoise, coral, and different type of shells, they've mastered channel inlay techniques, often signed each piece with "B & C Shack" hallmark or "Bobby + Corraine Shack". 

Wear Report

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