EXCEPTIONAL early multi-stone Zuni thunderbird / parrot sterling silver bolo attributed to Frank Vacit. Gorgeous turquoise, red coral, jet, MOP/shell. This bolo features what author Toshio Sei (Hopi Bird and Sun Face book) suggests is a Frank Vacit "signature, " a crescent-shaped stamp in the silver trim. Clasp design is W-shaped lower and two-piece upper.
Measures about 1 7/8" x 1 1/2". Total weight about 18.5 grams. Check out our other vintage Native American, Navajo, Hopi, Zuni & Southwestern items.