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Object Number
995-29-10/73057
Display Title
Rainbow Man inlaid bolo tie
Descriptions
Object Description
Zuni bolo slider from 1950s-1970s, with somewhat abstract mosaic inlay of dancing rainbow man in mother-of-pearl, turquoise, jet, and coral. Kilt, chest, head, arms, and headdress with silver trim. Very typical Zuni design, mediocre workmanship. Braided leather cord with silver end-pieces.
7 x 3.4 x 0.9 cm (H x W x Depth); total cord length approx 104 cm.
Inventory Description
Bolo tie, silver slider with multi-colored stone and shell inaid human figure.
Classification
- Tie
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1950-1979
Culture
- Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 3.4 x 0.9 cm (2 3/4 x 1 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Distance (Cord length): 104 cm
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73057
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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