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c1960 c-31 Huge Edward A Beyuka Zuni Eagle Dancer bolo tie sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested). Weight and measurements in pictures. 41" long, Big and substantial with no damage to inlay or other damage.
Zuni Pueblo artist Eddie Beyuka (1920-2002) is renowned for his channel inlay bolas and standing figures of Katsinas and dancers. He used various materials like turquoise, mother of pearl, jet, and coral in his creations. He also designed stands for displaying the bolas as sculptures. Beyuka‘s work was featured in the 2002 "Jewels of the Southwest" exhibit at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe. His pieces are held in the Peabody Museum at Harvard University and several private collections. A World War II survivor, he endured the Bataan Death March and began making jewelry in 1956, focusing on mosaic and channel inlay.
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