Description: This necklace was made for my grandmother by John Lucio. She originally purchased a bolo tie for my grandfather but since she liked it so much, she asked the artist to convert it to a necklace. John made all of the silver beads as well. The piece was from the late 1960’s. This is a stunning pieces. The head of the eagle dancer is nearly 3D, same with the turquoise used on the wings. There’s beautiful silver details, with braidwork and silver starbursts. The piece has been kept as treasures of her collection, but do have the aged patina and wear of jewelry that is over 50 years old. It is in really good condition but is not new. About the artist: Zuni Pueblo artisan John Lucio is known for his originality and technical skill at channel inlay jewelry. Each of his examples is a remarkable feat of ingenuity and creativity with distinct channel inlay technique and precise silver work. John Lucio started making jewelry in the 1950's working as an apprentice to several of the older masters at Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico. He soon became a leader of the art form with his work becoming very collectable. When looking at other published examples of Lucio's work, it becomes clear that Eagle Dancers were a preferred subject, and the artist's experience is always evident in his creations. Examples are not always signed but are easily attributed to John Lucio. John Lucio (1919-ca.1990s) was a resident of Zuni Pueblo who specialized in intricate channel inlay Eagle Dancer jewelry; however, his career was as a Zuni firefighter with the U. S. Forest Service. Starting in the 1950s, he worked as a lapidary artist and silversmith when not involved in firefighting. He was represented in the C. G. Wallace Collection. He made her a bracelet at the time he converted the bolo tie to a necklace, and that will be sold separately. Typically, the bracelet sells for $695+ and a bolo tie at $693 (necklaces were rare for him to make). This is being sold at an amount significantly less than actual value.
Price: 500 USD
Location: San Tan Valley, Arizona
End Time: 2024-11-05T04:17:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
Artisan: John Lucio
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: Native American: US
Handmade: Yes
