Eddie Beyuka, Zuni Eagle Dancer bolo tie
Eddie Beyuka
1920-2002
Zuni Pueblo
Alternative Name
Edward A. Beyuka
Medium Specific
Sterling Silver, Multi-colored Shell, Turquoise
Classification
Jewelry
Dimensions
6 1/2 x 4 x 1 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm)
Accession Number
2017.35.45.40
Credit
Gift of Masuoka Family
Memo / Artist Statement
Stamps E.A.B., E.Beyuka, hallmark - Macaw parrot head)
Former husband of Madeline Beyuka, father of Jonathan Beyuka, Filbert Beyuka, Christine Beyuka & 6 other children. WWII veteran.
Eddie Beyuka is best known for his bolos & standing figures of Kachinas and dancers in channel inlay. He was captured by the Japanese in WWII and survived the Bataan Death March. After the war he went back to school. In 1956, he began making jewelry, specializing in mosaic and channel inlay. He explained, "I want to make my work the best I can, because it may be the last I make." (Schaaf, 2003:84)
Former husband of Madeline Beyuka, father of Jonathan Beyuka, Filbert Beyuka, Christine Beyuka & 6 other children. WWII veteran.
Eddie Beyuka is best known for his bolos & standing figures of Kachinas and dancers in channel inlay. He was captured by the Japanese in WWII and survived the Bataan Death March. After the war he went back to school. In 1956, he began making jewelry, specializing in mosaic and channel inlay. He explained, "I want to make my work the best I can, because it may be the last I make." (Schaaf, 2003:84)
Biography
Eddie Beyuka lived in Zuni Pueblo and was best known for his bolas and standing figures of Katsinas and dancers executed in channel inlay with a variety of materials-generally turquoise, mother of pearl, jet, coral, and others-skillfully integrated in his famous creations. He also provides stands for the bolas - bolos so that they may be displayed as sculptures when not being worn.
Beyuka was featured in the "Jewels of the Southwest" exhibit at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Santa Fe, in 2002. His work is in the collection of the Peabody Museum, Harvard University, and in the collections of a number of private individuals.
While serving in the U.S. Army, he was captured by the Japanese in World War II and survived the Bataan Death March. After the war, he went back to school. In 1956, he began making jewelry, specializing in mosaic and channel inlay.
Schaaf. American Indian Jewelry I: 1200 Artist Biographies
Beyuka was featured in the "Jewels of the Southwest" exhibit at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Santa Fe, in 2002. His work is in the collection of the Peabody Museum, Harvard University, and in the collections of a number of private individuals.
While serving in the U.S. Army, he was captured by the Japanese in World War II and survived the Bataan Death March. After the war, he went back to school. In 1956, he began making jewelry, specializing in mosaic and channel inlay.
Schaaf. American Indian Jewelry I: 1200 Artist Biographies
Date of Bio
Inscription
EAB, Zuni