Zuni | Artist Herbert Cellicion | Rainbow Dancer Inlay Bolo Tie | Sterling Silver | Vintage 1980's

A Bit About The Piece:

Zuni Rainbow Dancer raised inlay bolo tie made with natural stones in sterling silver made by Zuni artist and master silversmith, Herbert Cellicion.

Details, details...

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

Main Piece: 

• 37 pieces of Shell and Jet (mixed)
• 22 pieces of Mother of Pearl including
  • 20 white pieces
  • 2 yellow pieces
• 14 pieces of Turquoise
•  7 pieces of Red Coral
• Carved Silver detailing

Bolo Tips:

• 25 pieces of Shell and Jet (mixed)
• 15 pieces of Mother of Pearl including
  • 13 white pieces
  • 2 yellow pieces
• 11 pieces of Turquoise
• 7 pieces of Red Coral
• Carved Silver detailing

The Piece: Handmade Stone and Shell Inlay Bolo Tie

• .925 sterling silver, solid (bolo and rope caps)
• stamped "HECELLICION" on back
• steel slide on back
• leatherette braided cord
• length of cord including ends: 42 inches (21" hanging length in photo)
• bolo dimensions: 108.01mm (4.25") length x 51.60mm (2.05") x 4.48mm (0.17") thick
• end piece dimensions: 45.33mm (1.78") long x 30.00mm (1.18") wide x 3.60mm (0.14") thick; 99.29mm (3.90") total length including tip
• total weight including cord: 82.50 grams

About The Artist

Herbert Cellicion is a renowned Zuni artist and master silversmith, famous for intricate mosaic, raised inlay jewelry, and iconic Rainbow Man designs. His high-quality sterling silver pieces often feature turquoise, shell, and stone.

Wear Report

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