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Bolo, silver in shape of an eagle with wings upright, inlaid crushed stone
Bolo, silver in shape of an eagle with wings upright, inlaid crushed stone
Object Number 986-28-10/59851
Display Title Bolo, silver in shape of an eagle with wings upright, inlaid crushed stone
Descriptions
Object Description Bolo, silver base in shape of an eagle with wings upright as if for landing, the bird outlined in silver & inlaid with turquoise & coral, silver cone & ball terminals with silver box pendants, "V above U" stamped on back. 9.2 x 6.3 cm.
Inventory Description Bolo, silver in shape of an eagle with wings upright, inlaid crushed stone
Classification
  • Bolo
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Silver, Animal hide, Stone, Coral
Dimensions Overall: 51.5 x 6.5 x 1 cm (20 1/4 x 2 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 986-28-10/59851 / Y846420 / HLY / DK
Provenance
Collector Henry Ellicott Magill (1920-1980)
Donor Richard E. Allen (1983-1986)

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