Navajo Silver and Turquoise Bolo Tie

Namebolo tie

Date1940s-1970s

Mediumsilver, turquoise, leather

DimensionsShield dimensions: 3 5/8 × 2 1/8 × 1/2 in. (9.2 × 5.4 × 1.3 cm). Hanging length 48.5 cm.

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureNavajo

Object numberA2019-2-8

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand fabricated; large oval concho slide, scalloped outer edge, slightly concave, with stamped cloud motif around edge, then oval band of stamped arrows, and zig zag band around central turquoise cabochon set in plain bezel with twisted wire surround, Bennett style clamp soldered on reverse; at each end of tie is conical dangler that has a stamped and fluted biconical bead; black braided tie, silver shield, dark blue turquoise stone with black and gold matrices.

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