Bolo, Inlay, Conestoga Wagon, Dishta, Hallmark, Vintage, 1982

FOLLOW THE WAGON TO THE OLD WEST

The wagon holds a lot of history and has strong vibes of the Old West – and this beautiful bolo does for sure! Virgil and Lena Dishta are known for their inlay work which is evident in this piece. The bolo itself is a large round sterling silver piece detailed with an inlay wagon of coral and mother of pearl stones. Sterling silver rope, appliques and drops are detailed throughout bringing it all together. It is placed on a traditional black leather thong tipped in aiguillettes and dangling wagon charms of coral stone.

Virgil Dishta, Jr. (?-2015; Zuni). Active since 1960s. Inlay; cluster work jewelry. Son of Virgil Dishta Sr. Virgil Dishta shared on of the stamps with his wife Lena Dishta.

Mark: V & L DISTA;  V Dishta S /S

Lena Dishta (1951-2005; Zuni). Fabricated; channel inlay. Lena Dishta shared one of the stamps with her husband Virgil Dishta, Jr. 

Mark: L. DISHTA; V & L DISHTA

• artist: Virgil & zLena Dishta, J. (d)
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: V & L DISHTA
• materials: sterling silver, coral, mother of pearl
• measurements: bolo shield: 2 1/4" diameter, cord length: 40"
• weight: 50 grams
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• no stone chips or hairline fractures
• silver has a nice patina 
• light wear
• style: JN1982