Zuni Bolo Tie

Artist Frank M. Benally (Zuni)

Namebolo tie

Date1970-1974

Mediumleather, silver, turquoise

DimensionsHanging length 54.2cm; slide 8.5cm height x 7.2cm width x 1.2cm depth; tips 11.3cm length x dangles 5.5cm x 3.3cm.

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureZuni

InscribedF. M. B. and Bennett fitting

Object numberA2018-3-3

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand fabricated; large, oval silver slide with 38 blue turquoise needlepoint stones in serrated bezels with silver drops at end of each stone, around circumference, followed by twisted wire, and 10 appliqued half-moons, alternating with silver drops, another twisted wire, and a second row of 20 turquoise needlepoint stones in serrated bezels, another twisted wire, and finally two needlepoint stones in serrated bezels and silver drops; black braided cord with silver tips and two oval pendant dangles in same configuration as main oval slide, each tip with 22 blue turquoise stones in serrated bezels; slide has Bennett clasp on reverse.

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