Important Best! attr. Dan Simplicio Bolo Natural Bisbee Turquoise, Coral, Jet

Description

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WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT IT:
a great old bolo by Dan Simplicio which is quite spectacular with stunning vibrant natural Bisbee mine turquoise, and coral and very rare, a piece of natural jet, and his excellent silver work, with the earliest Bennett, probably dating to the late 50s. This is one of Dan Simplicio's classic pieces, and it's absolutely guaranteed to be his work. I have matching bracelets, rings and earrings in the store. I've added a pic of this bolo next to one of his bracelets that I have available. All hand made, with gorgeous perfectly scalloped bezels and his beautiful leaf work and stamped raindrops. This is one of his best early pieces, every detail finished and great weight. The tips are also hand stamped and gorgeous, a wonderful pairing with the bolo. All is original to the piece. The jet is a very rare element; I haven't seen Dan Simplicio use it before or after and it's just perfect in this piece!
BACKGROUND:
Dan Simplicio is credited for having been the first to use natural nuggets in his work. The bolo is not signed nor marked for silver content. He rarely signed his work, but this bolo is typical of his style in every respect. It has natural turquoise nuggets which have aged to varying degrees so have a nicely variegated coloration, Mediterranean red branch coral, hand cut bezels, silver foliate framing, with his hand stamped raindrops. Dan Simplicio's work is seen throughout the C. G. Wallace catalog and every important collection, gallery and museum. He was one of CG Wallace's favorite smiths, was versatile and prolific. His work was prominently featured in the 1975 Sotheby's auction of the C.G. Wallace collection. Work from this collection is in the permanent collection of the Heard Museum in Phoenix. He was vastly talented and worked in many techniques and styles. Truly a great master, his work commands top prices and is in the best museums and galleries. I recommend this one for any collection, and commend other matching pieces in my store to your attention: bracelets, buckle, earrings, pins, rings. This is a museum quality piece by the renowned Dan Simplicio, whose work commands thousands of dollars, with justification. He is one of the most important Zuni artists from the CG Wallace period and his naturalistic free form style of work has become one hallmarks of that era.
CONDITION: excellent vintage wearable and collectible. Perfection.
MEASUREMENTS:
• 2-1/4" x 1-1/16"
• tips 1-7/8" H
• end to end tie length with tips 40"
• weight 40.13grams
• weight with the tie and tips off the scale, not a reliable weight c. 29grams
• unmarked for metal content but guaranteed sterling silver .925
• not signed by the artist but guaranteed to be
the
work of Dan Simplicio, Zuni
SUMMARY: Aesthetically balanced and very pleasing early Dan Simplicio bolo of with rich Bisbee mine turquoise, really unique natural jet which is a tree branch element perfectly shaped for this use, and red coral, and fine silver work with stunning scalloped bezels for the stones, stamped raindrops and leaves, all working perfectly with the excellent also hand made tips. This is one of his most gorgeous, very early ones.
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