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Object Number
995-29-10/73073
Display Title
Bolo tie of Flute Player overlay framed by inlaid border
Descriptions
Object Description
Bolo tie from 1970s-1980s. Trapezoidal, inlaid base comprised of turquoise, jet, coral, ironwood, and shell. Silver trapezoidal center is an overlay of Flute Player. Reverse is stamped with "A B Sterling" and "A089B0 375-" (Could be A08980) is written on in black ink. Bolo cord is thick braided black leather, with flat section to fit under a collar, and has silver tipsn with dangling points.
4.8 cm high, 3.3 cm wide, 1.9 cm deep; cord is 118 cm total length.
Inventory Description
Leather bolo tie, silver trapazoidal slider, flute player w/ multi-stone border.
Classification
- Tie
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1970s-1980s
Culture
- Hopi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Dimensions
Overall: 4.8 x 3.3 x 1.9 cm (1 7/8 x 1 5/16 x 3/4 in.)
Distance (Cord length): 118 x 1.9 x 3.3 x 4.8 cm (3/4 x 1 5/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73073; A089BO / 375-
Credit Line
Bequest of William R. Wright, 1995.
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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