Zuni | Artist Jonathan Beyuka | Warrior Drummer Inlay Bolo Tie | Sterling Silver

A Bit About The Piece:

Zuni Warrior Dancer bolo tie inlaid with natural stones in sterling silver. Drum dangles from main piece by post with pin back. Drum can be worn separately as a tie tack. The silver detailing accents complete this unique piece. Artist name, "J. Beyuka" (Jonathan Beyuka) stamped on back.

Details, details...

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

Main Piece: 

• 60 pieces of Jet or Shell
• 19 pieces of Mother of Pearl including
  • 6 white smooth pieces
  • 5 yellow pieces
  • 3 peach pieces
  • 2 pearlescent pieces
  • 2 white carved pieces
  • 1 white & brown piece
• 4 pieces of Turquoise including
  • 1 carved piece
  • 3 smooth pieces
• 3 pieces of Red Coral
• 1 piece of Jade

Drum:

• 2 pieces of Jet or Shell
• 2 pieces of Mother of Pearl including
  • 1 yellow piece
  • 1 white carved piece

The Piece: Handmade Stone and Shell Inlay Bolo Tie

• .925 sterling silver, solid (bolo and rope caps)
• "J. Beyuka" stamped on back
• steel slide on back
• leatherette braided cord
• length of cord including ends: 45 inches (22.5" hanging length in photo)
• bolo dimensions: 83.47mm (3.28") length x 51.61mm (2.03") x 4.34mm (0.17") thick
• total weight including cord: 50.86 grams

About The Artist

Jonathan Beyuka is from Zuni Pueblo and the son of Eddie Beyuka and Madeline Beyuka. Like his father, Jonathan is known for his Kachinas and dancers executed in channel inlay with a variety of materials- generally turquoise, mother of pearl, jet, coral, and others. You can see his work in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston MA and the Kennedy Museum of Art, Ohio University.

Wear Report

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