Dennis Edaakie

Deceased (1931-2008)

Dennis and Nancy began producing fine inlay jewelry in the early 1960, Their
 jewelry is among the finest to come out of Zuni.
 

Large Eagle Dancer Bolo Tie
Dennis Edaakie - Zuni

1960's

Charlie and Mary Ann Poncho with Dennis and Nancy Edaakie
doing the inlayed overlay

Dennis Edaakie is among the most famous of the Zuni jewelers
specializing in gem inlay. This Eagle Dancer is reminiscent of
work from great Zuni artists like Frank Vacit,
Leo Poblano, and Eddie Beyuka.

They created jewelry, works of art, that seem alive... that dance
 in front of your eyes. Over the last 80 years there have been
 few artists capable of such magic. 

This particular bolo tie is made from very fine gem
Morenci or Kingman Turquoise, Mother of
 Pearl, Jet, and Coral.

It is unsigned, but a piece very much like it can be seen in the
Schaaf volume, American Indian Jewelry I (a fine reference
 book on the subject) - page 145. It was probably and early
 piece before the Edaakie's used a hallmark. It also may
 have been a personal piece or a gift to a friend, such
 pieces are rarely signed (but exquisitely
 made as is this one)

Circa  1950's or 1960's

It is in excellent, like new condition

It is larger then he usually made and measures
3 1/2" across x 3 5/8" tall.

$4,500

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Dennis and Nancy Edaakie Silver Inlay Pendant

 Round Silver Eagle Pendant

Inlaid Coral and Shell Eagle

1 3/8" Diameter

$835

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Dennis and Nancy Edaakie Silver Inlay Pendant

1 3/8" Diameter

$835

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Dennis and Nancy Edaakie Silver Inlay Pendant

Gem Coral, Turquoise, & Shell Parrot
in Abalone Shell leaves

Surrounded with gem Turquoise

1 3/8" across

$835

Penn Shell Horse Bolo Tie

Dale Edaakie

Silver with Penn Shell, Jet, and
 Mother of Pearl Inlay

Leather String Tie and
Engraved Silver Horse Tip included

3 1/2" long x 3 3/4" wide

$675

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