Navajo Bolo Tie

Nametie, string

Date1970s

Mediumleather, silver, coral, turquise

Dimensionsslide dimensions: 3 1/4 × 2 1/2 × 5/8 in. (8.3 × 6.4 × 1.6 cm); leather cord hanging length 47cm

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureNavajo

Inscribed"K" artist's hallmark, and sterling.

Object numberA2014-3-5

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand wrought heavy silver slide on hand braided black leather tie, with conical silver tips having globular beads at ends; ovate slide with commercial clip on reverse; large triangular bezel set on elaborate leaf pattern with silver drops and swirls; oblong dark red coral stone set in serrated bezel placed above the turquoise setting.

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