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Zuni Silver Inlay Mudhead Set by A. & R. Pinto

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Jewelry Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
Zuni Silver Inlay Mudhead Set by A. & R. Pinto
Phenomenal 1960's Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Mudhead Bolo Tie, Ring, and Belt Buckle by Augustine & Rosalie Pinto, buckle measures 2 7/8'' x 2'', ring measures 1.75''L x 1.25''W and is signed ARP Zuni, the bolo slide measures 2 5/8''L x 1 7/8''W, the aglets measure 4 1/8''L x 1.25''W, braided leather tie, this set was originally purchased in Estes Park, Colorado in 1960 at Charles Eagle Plume Trading Post, Augustine (1921-2002) FYI: ''Augustine and Rosalie Pinto were the last of the great Zuni Silversmiths who worked by hand without the use of electricity. They are famous for their Zuni Jewelry using Mosaic Inlay. They would use turquoise, coral, shell and other materials and inlay them one against another to create detailed Zuni kachina figures. Augustine and Rosalie Pinto began producing jewelry in 1950's and worked into the 1970's.''