Dale Edaakie Wild Turkey Belt Buckle / Bolo Set Start Price USD 769.00 Current Price USD 769.00 Time Left 13 days 22 hours 21 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 24, 2008 End Time Thursday, January 22, 2009 Location Gallup, New Mexico See more about 'Dale Edaakie Wild Turkey Belt Buckle / Bolo Set' Description WILFORD'S TRADING POST Buy Direct from Gallup, New Mexico = The Indian Jewelry Capital of the World Description: as above, multistone including jet, turquoise, abalone, mother of pearl (gold and white), and coral all inlaid in shining sterling silver Artist Name:   Dale Edaakie (Zuni) Signed: Yes, see image Size:  buckle--approximately 3 x 2.25 inches, fits belt to a width of 1.5 inches / bolo-2/4 inches long, maximum width 2 1/4 inches Wilford Says:  Magnificent set.  Dale is the son of the famed artists Dennis and Nancy Edaakie of Zuni.   Dale's work is as well done as that of his parents.  Sadly, Dennis Edaakie died in his cornfield a few weeks ago.  His work has skyrocketed in price, but fortunately "their" beautiful products live on through their children.  from Blog 10/22/08:  For centuries turkeys have played an important role in the lives of Native Americans. Besides providing a source of meat, their feathers were used to stabilize arrows and decorate ceremonial dress. The spurs on the legs of wild tom turkeys were used as projectiles on arrowheads. There is no definite proof of the 1st Thanksgiving dinner in the autumn of 1621 when some 90 hungry Pilgrims and Native Americans are said to have gathered in grand celebration. Turkey was probably not among the meat dishes served. A first hand account pened by the leader of the colony stated that the food included, ducks, geese, venison, and fish. For omnivores turkey consumption season extension extends through Christmas in large part thanks to Charles Dickens' The Christmas Story.Our beloved Wild Turkey as depicted by the Zuni artist Dale Edaakie in the buckle /bolo set as shown here nearly followed the DoDo bird to extinction, but thanks to convervation repopulation programs it survives in relative abundance in all states except Alaska.The Zuni often celebrate birds in their art although I rarely see the turkey incorporated in their jewelry. This sterling silver creation set with multiple stones and in etched in fine creative detal should be worn with pride and should appreciate reliably in value in the years ahead. Cost $749.00. for Wilford's buying journal go through www.wilfordstradingpost.com     Buying Considerations from Wilford PRICING   If your find that some of our prices appear surprisingly low compared to many of our EBay competitors, congratulations, you have discovered Wilford’s Trading Post--one of the very best places to buy authentic Native American Jewelry.  We are a family owned business founded in 2007.  Living in Gallup gives us some tremendous marketing advantage because our town is indisputably billed as the Indian Jewelry Capital of the World.  Most of our retail pricing is done by a simple formula based on our wholesale acquisition cost.  Vintage and irreplaceable items are priced by our own appraisal.   AUTHENTICITY   Approximately 95% of what we sell is bought on the reservation or in Gallup; exceptions include Albuquerque and Santa Fe.  We screen diligently to avoid imports masquerading as authentic Native American jewelry.   Our stock merchandise comes from well established, reputable wholesalers and individual artists.    We regularly attend market place showings and museum exhibitions, and Wilford writes regularly in Wilford’s Buying Journal to share in depth insight into the marketplace.   We will provide a certificate of authenticity on request, but keep in mind that they are rarely requested for they have little if any value because they are the easiest thing to fake.   SHIPPING & INSURANCE   Insurance is included in the shipping price on all orders.   We price our shipping to approximate the actual shipping charges.   Shipping charges within the continental USA are limited to $10.   Most products are shipped within 24 hours of receiving payment.   PAYMENT We accept credit cards and other forms of payments through PayPal.  For domestic orders we accept money orders, cashier, bank, and personal checks.  Payment through PayPal is required on all International orders.   RETURNS   We offer money back on all items returned.   We reserve the right to charge a 10% restocking fee and to ask the buyer to pay return postage.   Return of items for credit must be within 7 days unless an exception is granted.   for Wilford's buying journal go through www.wilfordstradingpost.com Place a Bid!