J. Beyuka Zuni Buffalo Dancer Bolo with Stand #50618

This masterful Buffalo Dancer Bolo measures 3" wide x  5 1/2'' long.  He was hand-fabricated by Jonathan Beyuka from the Zuni Pueblo.  It has been in private collections until now, exact history unknown, it has not been polished, could be from the 80's.  Jonathan is continuing the tradition of his famous father Eddie Beyuka (deceased).  Leave it in it's stand (with a drum in front of him) when not being worn, wonderful for both men and women.  he is posed with his right knee bent and held, mid-dance step.  He holds a rattle in his right hand and a non-static stylized bell in his left hand that can removed to be a tie tack. The purpose of the ringing of the bells and the rattling was to attract the attention of the Spirit of the Buffalo.

He is carved in incredible detail. The topmost piece of white Mother of Pearl Shell (which may be symbolic of the Sun) + Buffalo Headdress ''fur'' with its carved Ceremonial Feather has yellow Mother of Pearl Shell horns, with a Pink Mother of Pearl Shell face. In addition, there is black jet, turquoise, abalone shell, and red coral.   It is strung on a 36" -long soft black leather strap with silver turquoise, jet and pearl shell bells at the end of the silver tips .  .  Collectible, bold and strong piece that will add value and character to any show case with fetishes, stones and other jewelry.