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
- artist: Isabel Simplicio
- affiliation: Zuni
- hallmarks: inscribed I S Zuni
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materials: sterling silver, turquoise, mother of pearl, tortoise shell
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- closure: tension clamp unmarked
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nice vintage condition
- stones are secure in their settings
- abraisions and surface wear commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- wear from use
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style: Jn3004
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