Navajo Silver and Bisbee Turquoise Bolo Tie
Namebolo tie
DateUnknown
Mediumsilver, leather, Bisbee turquoise
Dimensions2 11/16 × 2 1/16 × 5/8 in. (6.8 × 5.2 × 1.6 cm) measurements for slide; hanging length 52 cm; tips length 9.6cm x width 3 cm x depth .75 cm.
Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan
CultureNavajo
InscribedK646233 etched on reverse of slide
Object numberA2018-3-20
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand fabricated bolo tie; large silver shield base with two concentric rectangles of stamped, curved design around perimeter of slide, and large dark blue turquoise cabochon with large dark brown matrices, set in five sided scalloped bezel, and frame with twisted silver wire; at ends of cord are two stamped silver tips, each with smaller identical shield that has turquoise cabochon, and is hanging from loop soldered on back of each shield, and attached with silver ring to tips.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
Possibly c. 1960s-1970s
1940s-1970s
1950-1979
c. 1950-1970
1970-1974
1950-1974
1970s