Bolo, Inlay, Horse Profile, Appaloosa, Zuni, Vintage, 3884

FOR THE TRUE HORSE LOVER

This impossible-to-ignore bolo was crafted by the renowned Zuni husband-and-wife team, Helen and Lincoln Zunie; their work is highly coveted and collectible. This classic bolo features a horse head in profile, crafted out of inlaid shell, turquoise, and coral stones with sterling silver details. It is placed on a classic brown braided cord with classic sterling silver aiguillettes. A fun traditional piece for the true horse lover.

Lincoln Zunie (1938-1983, Zuni). Active 1960s-1970s. Channel inlay; figural inlay, often horse or cow motifs.  Father of Patty Zunie Edaakie. Brother of Joe and William Zunie. Lincoln Zunie shared the stamp with his wife Helen Zunie (d).

Mark: H-L ZUNIE

Helen Zunie (? - 2008; Zuni). Active 1960s - 1970s. Channel inlay, figural inlay, often horse or cow motifs. Helen Auie shared the stamp with her husband, Lincoln Zunie.

Mark: H - L  ZUNIE

• artist: Helen & Lincoln (deceased)
• hallmarks: H-L ZUNIE
• affiliation: Zuni
• materials: sterling silver, shell, turquoise, coral, leather cord
• measurements: shield: 2 1/2" x 2", length: 38"
• weight: 56 grams
• closure: tension clamp
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
• wear from use
• JN3884