Bolo, Inlay, Horse Profile, Turquoise, Simplicio, Vintage ‘70s, 3238

 SIMPLICIO SAYS IT ALL

The Simplicio family has long been revered for their talents as jewelry artisans, and this bolo attributed to Isabel Simplicio is a master class in understated intricacy. The textured sterling silver is centered by a striking inlay image of horse head in profile crafted from mother of pearl and shell, complemented by freeform nuggets of turquoise in serrated bezels. The cord is a classic braided leather tipped with sterling silver aiguillettes.

Isabel Simplicio (1928 - ?; Zuni). Mosaic inlay; nuget work. Wife of Chauncey Simplicio.

Marks: Isabel Simplicio (script); I S ZUNI

• Isabel Simplicio
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: inscribed: I S Zuni
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, mother of pearl, tortoise shell, leather cord
• measurements: shield: 2" x 1 3/4", cord: 36"
• weight: 35 grams
• tension clamp
• vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina 
• wear from use
• style: JN3238