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Bolo tie of silver concha set with turquoise and coral chipped inlay
Bolo tie of silver concha set with turquoise and coral chipped inlay
Object Number 995-29-10/73121
Display Title Bolo tie of silver concha set with turquoise and coral chipped inlay
Descriptions
Object Description Bolo tie from 1950s-1970s. Slider is a concha, a scalloped-edge oval with stylized birds with outspread wings appliqued on at each end, with turquoise and coral chip inlay wings and feet. Chip inlay region is slightly raised to base and very center is slightly indented against two raised areas of scalloped stamped material. Concha has oval turquoise set in a silver bezel with silver rope trim. Loops attaching concha to the cord appear to be brass. Plaited black leather cord has simple tips ending in disks. 8.3 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, 2.6 cm deep; cord 98 cm total length
Inventory Description Bolo tie, braided leather strap, oval silver slide with turquoise/coral bird fi
Classification
  • Tie
Department Ethnographic
Date 1950-1979
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona?
North America / United States / New Mexico?
Materials Silver, Leather, Turquoise, Coral
Dimensions Overall: 8.3 x 6.5 x 2.6 cm (3 1/4 x 2 9/16 x 1 in.) Distance (Cord length): 98 x 2.6 x 6.5 x 8.3 cm (1 x 2 9/16 x 3 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73121
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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