Joseph Coriz Santo Domingo Vintage Native American Sterling/14K Overlay Bolo Tie

Description

This beautiful sterling silver/overlay bolo was hand-crafted by renowned Santo Domingo artist, Joseph Coriz in 1994 and has been in our vault, never worn. It is approximately 1 7/8" x 1 1/2" and weighs approximately 53.5 grams including the leather cord and sterling tips. It is very approximately 41" long. The meticulous silver overlay depicts a turtle, representing healing, wisdom, spirituality, health, safety, longevity, protection and fertility. Inside the shell of the turtle are a pueblo village are a
pueblo village with a corn stalk and corn cob, the staff of life and sustenance. There are 4 trademark 14K gold dots -- the sun, the eyes of the turtle and above the pueblo.  Above the turtle are the sun and opposite it, a rain cloud with thunder.  Joseph was born in 1956 on the Santo Domingo reservation and learned the art of jewelry making from his parents at a very early age. His work incorporates cultural tradition and symbolism with a contemporary flare. His creations are easily identifiable and are remarkable in their beauty, creativity, design and workmanship His work is highly collectible. He is a former school teacher and draftsman and is now a foremost and very recognized artist of our time. His work is highly collectible and scenic and is featured in prestigious galleries, museums and books.  Joseph has received awards from The Heard Museum, Santa Fe Indian Market, Colorado Springs Art Show and several others.  Please visit for our store for more exciting contemporary and traditional Native American pieces from a variety of artists and tribal affiliations (Hopi, Navajo, Zuni and more). American West Boutique was founded in 1992 and is an online seller of Native American Jewelry and Art, cowboy/girl boots, leather and suede and apparel. We were proud members of the Indian Arts & Crafts Association while it existed and still uphold its values of integrity, honest representation and honor of all Native Arts. Shipped to Continental US by UPS to street addresses only. If payment is not made within 5 days, item may be relisted. Thank you!