Zuni | Artist Charlotte Dishta | Eagle Inlay Pendant (Modified Bolo Tie) | Sterling Silver

A Bit About The Piece:

Zuni Eagle bolo tie piece modified into pendant inlaid with natural stones and shell in sterling silver. Artist, "C. DISHTA" (Charlotte Dishta) hallmark stamped on back.

Details, details...

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

Inlay details: 

• 20 pieces of Jet or Shell
• 19 pieces of Turquoise
• 15 pieces of Red Coral
• 10 pieces of Mother of Pearl inlcuding
  • 6 white pieces
  • 3 yellow pieces
  • 1 iridescent piece
• silver detail at end of feathers

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

• .925 sterling silver, solid
• "C Dishta Zuni" stamped on back
• dimensions: 61.40mm (2.41") length x 52.10mm (2.05") x 3.43mm (0.13") thick
• total weight of pendant: 16.56 grams
• chain not included

About The Artist

Charlotte Dishta is a well-known Zuni silversmith and master inlay artist. Active since the 1970s, she is extremely well-known for her signature mosaic "rug pattern" inlay jewelry. Using sterling silver inlaid with turquoise, coral, jet, and mother of pearl, she creates intricate, hand-cut geometric designs resembling woven rugs, continuing the Zuni tradition of precise stone-setting. The Dishta Family is famous for their silver and inlay work and it is highly sought after.

Wear Report

Polish shows light wear with some very faint surface scratches and a few tiny chips may be present. 

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