COLLECTIBLE CONESTOGAS

Recently, there’s been a renewed interest and increase in demand for these remarkable, detailed Dishta pieces, particularly those that feature Conestoga Wagons. We have been fortunate to find a few and are honored to offer this themed buckle and bolo set by the renowned and revered artisans Marvina and Vincent Dishta. This magnificent set features a wagon themed inlay of turquoise, coral and abalone. The silverwork has a phenomenal level of detail and includes twisted wire, diamond and flower applique and decorative loops. In addition to the silverwork in the buckle and bolo slide is the absolutely stunning attention to detail in the bolo tips that are the rear view of a wagon with a moving wheel.

Vincent Dishta (1950 -; Zuni) Snake eye cluster work; inlay. Son of Virgil Dishta, Sr. The mark is shared with his wife Marvina Dishta

Mark: V M DISTA S / S

Marvina Dishta (1951-; Zuni). Active since 1970s. Snake eye cluster work; inlay. Shares the stamp with her husband Vincent Dishta.

Mark: V M DISTA S / S

• artist: Vincent & Marvina Dishta
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: V M DISHTA S/S
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, mother of pearl, bolo cord, vintage belt strap
• measurements: buckle: 2 1/4" x 3 1/3"
• bolo shield: 2 1/2" x 2 3/4"
• bolo length: 44"
• weight: 170 grams
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• no stone chips or hairline fractures
• stone abrasions commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina 
• wear from use
• style: JN1631