Bolo, Inlay, Horse Profile, Turquoise, Simplicio, Vintage ‘70s, 3830

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This is a piece by the late Mike Simplicio, a talented Zuni artisan whose name you’ve likely heard if you’ve been a DDR fan for long. The sterling silver slide features a striking inlay of a horse in profile, crafted from tortoise shell and mother of pearl, and set with two stones of bright blue turquoise, all in tiny serrated bezels. The cord is a traditional braided leather tipped with sterling silver aiguillettes. A fun, unique piece for any cowboy or cowgirl!

• artist bio & marks: 

  Mike Simplicio (1937 - 1976; Zuni). Active 1950s - 1970s. Nugget work; appliqué. The late Mike Simplicio shared marks with his wife Sarah Simplicio. Son of Dan Simplicio.

  Marks: M (with a tilde); MIKE; M. SIMPLICIO; M. S.; M. S. SIMPLICIO
• artist: Mike Simplicio, d
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: inscribed: M S Zuni
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, mother of pearl, onyx, leather bolo cord
• measurements: shield: 1 3/4" x 2" length: 38"
• weight: 41 grams
• closure: tension clasp
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• no stone chips or hairline fractures
• stone abrasions commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
• wear from use 
• style: JN3830