Gold on Silver Petroglyph Bolo Tie technique_forged-ingot Coyote Tracks and a Snake

Coyote Tracks and a Snake

This Kachina appears in Zuni Shalako Dance

and turquoise inlaid eyes add a subtle point of color against the black stone

This stylized form represents the first male child brought into existence and is rendered in precise overlay work

and tenacity

Gold on Silver Petroglyph Bolo Tie technique_forged-ingot Coyote Tracks and a SnakeSterling silver bolo tie by Myron Panteah, Zuni Navajo, featuring a free hand cutout petroglyph design with 14K gold appliqu symbols, including female rain, migration swirl, and rain drops. The openwork silver design includes hand, animal, figure, water, and other petroglyph style motifs across a textured surface, framed by a polished silver border. The bolo is finished with a figure eight backing, a 46 braided black leather cord, and custom sterling