Bolo, Inlay, Horse Profile, Turquoise, Simplicio, Vintage ‘70s, 3832

SIMPLICIO SAYS IT ALL

The Simplicio family has long been revered for their talents as jewelry artisans, and this bolo, attributed to Isabel Simplicio, is a masterclass in understated intricacy. The textured sterling silver is centered by a striking inlay of a horse head in profile, crafted from mother-of-pearl and shell, complemented by freeform turquoise nuggets in serrated bezels. The cord is a classic braided leather tipped with sterling silver aiguillettes.

• artist bio & marks: 

  Isabel Simplicio (1928 - ?; Zuni). Mosaic inlay; nuget work. Wife of Chauncey Simplicio.

  Marks: Isabel Simplicio (script); I S ZUNI

• artist: Isabel Simplicio
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: I Simplicio (engraver's pen) 
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, mother of pearl, tortoise shell, leather cord
• measurements: shield: 2 1/4" x 1 3/4", length: 46" 
• weight: 40 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 with light oxidation
• light wear from use 
• style: JN3832