‘Rio Grande Treasures’ Turquoise Bolo
Oxidized Sterling Silver, Kingman Spiderweb Turquoise, and Mediterranean Coral Cobble Inlay Bolo By Artist Timmy Yazzie. This bolo features cobble inlay style with Kingman Spiderweb Turquoise and Mediterranean Coral on sterling silver with silver overlay on a leather bolo cord with sterling silver tips. This bolo measures 4 inches x 1 1/21 inches on a 26 inch cord.
Artist: Tim Yazzie
Tim Yazzie is a Navajo, San Felipe, Santo Domingo silversmith. He was taught by his maternal grandfather the traditional ways of life, their tribal history, and religion.
His maternal grandmother was a pueblo potter, and his paternal grandfather was a rug weaver and silversmith. Tim studied jewelry making with well-known native artists
to include Chalmers Day and Jimmy Harrison. Tim Yazzie combines his fine inlay and stone work with the pottery designs in his silver overlay work, making his pieces one-of-a-kind.