VINTAGE ZUNI Inlaid Elk Bolo Tie Old Pawn Sterling Channel Pattern by Joe Zunie

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VINTAGE ZUNI Inlaid Elk Bolo Tie Old Pawn Sterling Channel Pattern by Joe Zunie:
$699.00

VINTAGE ZUNI Inlaid Elk Bolo Tie Old Pawn Sterling Channel Pattern by Joe Zunie VINTAGE ZUNI Inlaid Elk Bolo Tie Old Pawn Sterling Channel Pattern by Joe Zunie

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Don\'t wait we sell more Vintage Jewelry than any other Jewelry Because it is getting harder to find they quite making it 80+ years ago!!

Vintage jewelry is a great way to own a small piece of history. Featuring more traditional techniques and a dark silver patina, vintage jewelry is very collectible. The age of our vintage jewelry usually ranges from the 1920\'s to 1970\'s, though some pieces may be older or newer. Prior to the 1960\'s, artists rarely signed their jewelry- therefore most vintage pieces are unattributed unless the original owner kept records. Most of our vintage jewelry is acquired from private collections and we feel honored to pass on these treasured pieces to new owners. We recommend leaving the patina on old jewelry, as polishing can diminish the value.

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Old Pawn Zuni Inlaid Elk Bolo Tie

This Old Pawn Zuni Inlaid Elk Bolo Tie by Joe Zunie is exceptional in looks and quality craftsmanship!

Symbolizing endurance and bravery, this magnificent animal of the mountains and plains, is captured in Sterling and fitted with Mother of Pearl, Brown Shell, Coral and Turquoise.

It\'s about 3\" tall & 2-3/4\" wide and threaded on a new, leather cord. Including the tips, it\'s 40\" end to end.

Although this is unsigned, it\'s a style attributable to Joe and is circa Late 1950\'s.

It has an old trading post or pawn shop mark, etched on the back.

This Old Pawn Zuni Inlaid Elk Bolo Tie is one of a kind!

As you can see in the before photo (last one), this jewelry needed some TLC. We made sure the stones were secure, cleaned up the metal and and added a new leather cord.

Joe (1930?-1975) was an award winning artisan who was active from 1960 to 1975 & was the brother of Lincoln and William. He is referenced in Bell\'s \"Zuni The Art & The People Vol I\", Schaaf\'s \"American Indian Jewelry I\", Wright\'s \"Hallmarks of the Southwest\" and in Hougart\'s \"Native American & Southwestern Silver Hallmarks\".

There\'s only one like this ever made & you will receive the exact Zuni Bolo Tie pictured!

We purchased this at a Scottsdale Native American sale recently & we are offering it in its original patina but if you prefer, we can buff to a high shine but that change will diminish its value.

This is a Classic PIECE FROM DAYS GONE BY

A great-looking, extremely wearable piece from a fascinating and romantic period of Southwestern history, this bolo was likely first acquired by a traveler on the Santa Fe railroad from a Fred Harvey Company trading post such as the Indian Room at Albuquerque’s Alvarado Hotel or The Hopi House at the Grand Canyon.

*As with Vintage Native American Pieces, some pieces may Exhibit Test Mark(s), Patina, Scratches, and Minor Dings from the Years in and out of Pawn Shops and Personal Collections*

We acquired this from a top-of-the-line authentic Native American jewelry collection of a well know lifetime collector, who until her death, had been in the Native American art and jewelry business for over 40 years and only purchased the “best of the best”.

Words alone are not enough describe this extraordinary bolo so please take a look at the pictures to get a feel for this magnificent valuable masterpiece of Native American Indian craftsmanship.

Once Indian jewelers and traders realized the Anglo preference, they began catering to the Anglo tourist\'s tastes by producing a full line of lightweight jewelry, much of it mass-produced with the help of specialized machinery and commercial sheet silver. There were also numerous silversmiths who insisted on making everything by hand: pounding, cutting, stamping etc. In addition to the consideration of weight, various design elements or symbols were decided upon as standard designs that would decorate most products - the Thunderbird, the arrows (crossed arrows or single arrows), the four-directions symbol, lightning zigzags, arrowheads, etc. It was perceived that these were the symbols that most tourists had in mind as belonging to the Indian realm, and consequently, many Indian jewelers would keep to the use of these symbols instead of adding their own personal touch or incorporating other aesthetics.

*One of a Kind!

This marvelous BOLO is spectacular!

It is even more impressive in person than the pictures show!

An exact date is not available for when the stamp STERLING was first used on Native American jewelry. Items made in the 1930s would usually not have that stamp nor any other hallmark. A few items made in the 1940s to 1950s might have the STERLING stamp, most notably, those made by Bell Traders during that time period. Pieces made in the 1950s and 1960s and later often have the STERLING indication.

This Bolo is filled with elegance and it gives off a timeless look and feel. It is sure to be a great addition to any collection!

Turquoise is sacred to both Native American and oriental traditions. It is associated with the sky, and bringing sky energy to earth. It can help promote honest and clear communication from the heart. Turquoise is also a powerful crystal for relieving stress. It is also said to protect against pollution in the Environment, and to bring abundance. Turquoise is said also help speed the healing process, and is also known as a master healer stone. It is very powerful for grounding and protection also. Turquoise is associated with the throat chakra primarily

Silver is a mineral that is said to mirror the soul, strengthen the connection between astral and physical bodies, and enhance intuitive and psychic energies. Silver is mystically considered to improve speech, bring eloquence. It is also purported to attract, enhance and store the energies of gemstones, as well as draw out negative energies. Silver is related to the moon, and moon energies. Physically, crystal healing lore indicates that silver is has been traditionally used to aid hepatitis treatments, eliminate toxins, expel toxins through the pores, headache, rheumatic pain, nausea and gastritis, obesity, diabetes, and increase assimilation of vitamins A and E *****

Turquoise, the \"fallen sky stone\" hidden in Mother Earth, has been valued by cultures for its beauty and reputed spiritual and life-giving qualities for over 7000 years. It is a true gem of the centuries and has been cherished above all else in creation as the stone of water, stone of blessings, good fortune, protection, good health and long life.

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