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Object Number
995-29-10/73063
Display Title
Silver Knifewing bolo tie
Descriptions
Object Description
Zuni cast silver bolo slider from 1920s, in shape of Knifewing figure within a circle, with large chunk of turquoise in the belly. Figure is attached to outer circular edging frame at wings, feet, and tail. Braided leather cord with silver end-pieces.
Bolo is 5.7 cm diameter, 2.2 cm deep; cord approx. 97 cm long.
Inventory Description
Bolo tie, silver slider, stamped, open worked bird-man with turquoise stone.
Classification
- Tie
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1920-1929
Culture
- Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Materials
Silver, Turquoise, Leather
Dimensions
Overall: 5.7 x 5.7 x 1.7 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 11/16 in.)
Distance (Cord length): 97 cm
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73063; 50-432; 60.00
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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