Zuni | Artist Eldred Martinez | Longhorn Kachina Inlay Bolo Tie | Sterling Silver

A Bit About The Piece:

A beautifully inlaid Zuni Longhorn Kachina bolo tie made by well-known artist Eldred Martinez with natural stones and shell in sterling silver. Highly collectible!

Details, details...

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

• 21 pieces of Jet or Shell
  •  4 carved pieces
  •  17 smooth pieces
• 13 pieces of Mother of Pearl
• 4 pieces of Turquoise
  •  2 carved pieces
  •  2 smooth pieces
• 2 pieces of spiny oyster shell

The Piece: Handmade Stone and Shell Inlay Bolo Tie

• .925 sterling silver, solid (bolo and rope caps)
• engraved "Zuni Longhorn Eldred Martinez, Zuni N.M." on back of the piece
• stainless steel bolo slide 
• leatherette braided cord
• length of cord including ends: 44 inches (22" hanging length in photo)
• bolo dimensions: 63.76mm (2.51") length x 66.26mm (2.61") width x 6.77mm (0.26") thick
• total weight including cord: 46.77 grams

 About The Artist

 Eldred Martinez is an award-winning master silversmith from the Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico. He is famously recognized for his mosaic inlay technique, making his pieces have a more life-like 3 dimensional effect. He decends from a family of highly noted Zuni artists and silversmiths. He began learning his art from his parents and his grandfather, at around age 9. He started making his own pieces at age 12. His pieces are highly sought after and very collectible.

Wear Report

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