Sterling Mother of Pearl & Pen Shell Eagle Inlay Art Bolo Tie Zuni Dale Edaakie

Description

New Zuni Solid Sterling Silver Eagle Bolo Tie with Pen  Shell Mother of Pearl inlay by Native American Zuni Artist Dale Edaakie
The intricate inlay and etching illustrates Dale's magnificent craftsmanship. A variety of gem materials superbly Inlaid and etched Pen Shell and
Mother of Pearl
Dale continues the Edaakie family excellence with his own fantastic inlay art style.
Dales Parents, the late Dennis Edaakie and his wife Nancy Edaakie created spectacular wildlife works of jewelry art (Mostly birds)
The Eagle body and wings is Pen Shell,  Mother of Pearl for the head, with "gold lip" Mother of Pearl forming the beak and talons
This jewelry is hand crafted using traditional  forming methods and individually sized and will show evidence of tool marks or small flaws and imperfections in the gems or workmanship
Please look at all of the pictures as we use high resolution images that should capture the small details of the item that you will receive.
The main setting measures approximately 102 mm (4") tall x 72 mm wide. (under 2 3/4")
The bolo clip finding (clip) is made of nickel for strength
The leather bolo cord measures approximately 45
inches
including the tips.
Stamped in a few areas with his hallmark : "Dale Edaakie"
Total weight is approximately over 56 grams
For size reference we usually include US. Coins and currency A Dime is approx. 17.5 MM or 11/16" A Silver Dollar is approx. 37.5 MM in diameter (Just under 1 ½ “) A penny is just under 19 MM approx. ¾” (A Quarter is approx. 24 MM or 15/16" ) A half dollar is just over 30 MM or just under 1 ¼” A Nickel is approx. 21 MM
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