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Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC
520 East 72nd Street, 2C (By Appointment Only)
New York City, NY 10021 , United States
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Zuni bolo with knifewing god slide and silver dangles
$ 975
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Description
This Zuni knifewing figure slide has exquisite turquoise. The channel inlay work is quite good and likely an early example of Zuni channel inlay. This is one of the most beautiful knife wing god slides that we have seen. If buyer prefers, it could be converted to a pin.
The knifewing figure was mentioned by early anthropologist Frank Cushing, who lived with the Zunis from 1879-1884. He described knifewing this way:
“This curious god is the hero of hundreds of folklore tales, the tutelary deity of several societies of Zuni. He is represented as possessing a human form, furnished with flint knife-feathered pinions, and tail. His dress consists of the conventional terraced cap (representative of his dwelling place among the clouds). His weapons are the Great Flint-Knife of War, the Bow of the Skies (the Rainbow), and the Arrow of Lightning. His guardians or warriors are the Great Mountain Lion of the North and that of the upper regions. He was doubtless the original War God of the Zunis." -
More Information
Origin: United States Period: 1900-1949 Materials: Made out of silver, turquoise (Blue Gem?), spiny oyster and onyx Condition: Good. excellent condition Styles / Movements: Other, American Indian Dealer Reference #: j2176 Incollect Reference #: 354603
Message from Seller:
Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC, located at 520 East 72nd Street in New York City, specializes in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery, and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer pieces from Taxco, Mexico. With over 30 years of experience, Marcy Burns offers expert consultation, appraisals, and full warranties on the objects it sells. Reach them at 212-439-9257 or info@marcyburns.com.
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