Zuni Inlay Snake Dancer Bolo Tie

Namebolo tie

Date1950-1974

Mediumsilver, jet, coral, turquoise, turtle shell, abalone shell, leather, adhesive

Dimensions5 1/8 × 2 1/16 × 1/2 in. (13 × 5.2 × 1.3 cm) measurement for slide; hanging length 50.3 cm; tips length 5.6 cm x diameter 1.2 cm

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureZuni

InscribedVirgil & Shirley Benn

Object numberA2018-3-21

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand fabricated slide in shape of human male figure in traditional clothing, short kilt, woven belt, wearing fox fur at waist, low moccasins, short-sleeve shirt, and headdress; silver base, inlaid red coral, jet, turquoise, turtle shell, abalone shell, and unknown stone, all used to delineate costume, moccasins, and headdress. Design is of a snake dancer with long writhing snake held up to his mouth; two tips are silver with stamped bead at each end; braided black leather tie.

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