Zuni | Artist FYC Zuni | Thunderbird Inlay Pendant (Modified Bolo Tie) | Sterling Silver

A Bit About The Piece:

Zuni Thunderbird bolo tie piece modified into a pendant inlaid with natural stones and shell in sterling silver. Artist name, "FYC Zuni", engraved on back.

Details, details...

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

Inlay details: 

• 13 pieces of Shell
• 10 pieces of Mother of Pearl
• 4 pieces of Turquoise
• 2 pieces of Red Coral

The Piece: Handmade Stone and Shell Inlay Pendant (modified from bolo tie)

• .925 sterling silver, solid
• "FYC Zuni" engraved on back of bolo 
• dimensions: 56.70 mm (2.23 inches) in length x 50.55 mm (1.99 inches) upper wingspan x 24.00 mm (0.94 inches) tail x 7.13 mm (0.28 inches) 
• total weight of pendant: 18.65 grams
• chain not included

About The Artist

 According to several sources, "FYC Zuni" may be a general engraved hallmark used by artists within the Zuni Pueblo from a specific workshop that indicates the piece is vintage and is made of intricate inlaid stonework from possibly only that particular location. It identifies the piece as authentic Native American jewelry handcrafted and casted within that one workshop. Adding the "C" after an artist's initials also may indicate that the artist may be a lesser known member from the Yazzie Family of Zuni Silversmiths.

Wear Report

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