Description
JSW902 Vintage Thunderbird Bolo
Vintage sterling silver Thunderbird bolo. The 2 1/4” x 2 1/2” Zuni Thunderbird has mother of pearl, turquoise and shell channel inlay. The wings and body are finished with twisted wire around the edges. On a 34" braided leather.
Ca: 1970’s
About the artist
Zuni Jewelry
The Zuni Native American Indian reservation is located 32 miles southwest of Gallup, N.M. They have been known for making Needlepoint (tiny needle shaped stones), Pettipoint (tiny round, oval or square stones) and Turquoise Inlaid Jewelry for since the early 20th century.
The Zuni Inlay Jewelry, Zuni Needle Point Jewelry, Zuni Petti Point Jewelry being made today is some of the most popular southwestern silver jewelry of the times.
