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Native American Genuine Turquoise Overlaid Sterling Silver Bolo Tie

Details:
bolo 1 1/2" wide x 2 3/*' long
40" in length including the sterling silver tips
4 strand braided leather bolo cord
stamped sterling

This Native American Genuine Turquoise Overlaid Sterling Silver Bolo Tie is the way bolo ties were meant to be. This one combines top-grade sterling silver overlay with number one grade genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise. This bolo tie was hand-cut from sterling silver by master Navajo jeweler, Calvin Begay, who is one of the best! His silver work is an absolute masterpiece of overlay. The traditional overlay design frames the beautiful Sleeping beauty Turquoise nugget and complements its sky-blue hues. Turquoise stones may vary slightly; you will receive a one-of- a-kind hand-made bolo tie.

"Sweating" or soldering two pieces of silver together creates OVERLAY. The top piece contains a design element which is meticulously cut out of silver. The bottom piece is oxidized and often textured to produce a contrasting background; it is then carefully filed, buffed and polished to produce a fine finish.

There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and that it helped overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit.

We understand the true value and nature of hand-crafted Indian art. We recognize the importance of knowing that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. To re-assure you that the product is authentic, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC



signed by Navajo Indian jewelry artist Calvin Begay

SKU	2000-BOLO-ST
Weight	3.0 lb
Qty

Price $177.00