NEW!  Beautiful and colorful large Zuni multi stone inlay open winged Thunderbird bolo. The bird is made with multiple stones and shells set in both styles of channel and stone-to-stone inlaid. The artist uses mainly turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, and black jet along with highlights of three (3) pieces of dark blue lapis to create the magnificent piece. The artist uses twisted silver wire across the top of both wings and the tail feathers along with seven (7) large silver drops to further decorate the bird.

The large bird measures 2" tall by 1 11/16" across and is attached to the 4mm black braided leather cord with a thumb locking clasp. The leather cord measures 43" long which includes the 1 3/4" long sterling silver beaded end tips. The complete bolo weighs 28.6 grams (1.01 ounces or .92 troy ounces) and is hand signed Delwin Gasper - Zuni - 2012 by the well known Zuni artist/lapidarist. Guaranteed Sterling Silver. They show a similar Thunderbird in the newest edition of American Indian Jewelry II: A-L by Gregory Schaaf, page 219. Actually this bird is more detailed than the one referenced in the book! Beautiful high end Zuni crafted bolo!  $228.95