Description: This is a classic Zuni Thunderbird bolo tie. The Thunderbird represents power, protection & strength. Everyone needs at least one for their collection and to wear on Thunderbird Thursdays. Just over 1.5" x 1.5" with a 36" bolo.This vintage beauty is made of MOP, turquoise and shell. Sterling silver backing and a braided leather bolo with sterling handmade tips. Very good condition. Unsigned, as with most Zuni items from that era. This is true vintage, mid 1960's to early 1970's era (Pre '77 due to the use of shell & Bennett clasp). Vintage Zuni. Made in the USA by a Native American. 925 Silver. Bolo ties are unisex. Please be sure to read our descriptions carefully and see all our photos. We take really good pictures so you know exactly what you're getting. Vintage, handmade, artisan items may have imperfections, we call that character. Photos will show all details. We do not clean or polish our items, we leave that up to you. All sales are final. "The Bolo clasp was available to silversmiths through jewelry supply stores. The clasp was marked with the name "Bennett Pat. Pend. C-31" from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s, and then "Bennett Pat. Pend." until the late 1980s"
Price: 99.99 USD
Location: Jamestown, Tennessee
End Time: 2024-10-23T16:50:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Pendant Shape: bird
Antique: Yes
Closure: Bolo
Main Stone Color: Turquoise
Metal: Silver
Necklace Length: 36 in
Main Stone: Turquoise
Vintage: Yes
Department: Unisex Adults
Style: bolo tie
Base Metal: Silver
Handmade: Yes
Chain Type: Braided
Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Signed: No
Color: Multicolor
Material: Gemstone, Leather, Stone
Brand: Unbranded
Setting Style: inlay
Jewelry Type: Pendants
Type: Pendant
Customized: No
Theme: thunderbird
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country of Origin: United States
