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Bolo, made from a rectangular silver pen with 3 points at each end & a stamped d
Bolo, made from a rectangular silver pen with 3 points at each end & a stamped d
Object Number 986-28-10/59992
Display Title Bolo, made from a rectangular silver pen with 3 points at each end & a stamped d
Descriptions
Object Description Bolo, made from a rectangular silver pen with 3 points at each end & a stamped design on each side, a round turquoise stone set in the center surrounded by twisted wire, silver cone terminals, "Abby" on the back. 10.3 x 4.3 cm.
Inventory Description Bolo tie, stamped silver, irregular shape, 6 oval and 1 round turquoise insets
Classification
  • Tie
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Silver, Turquoise
Dimensions Overall: 10.3 x 4.3 x 1.6 cm (4 1/16 x 1 11/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object "Abby" on the back; 986-28-10/59992 & Y0846420\BT-29\HYLSK & 59237
Provenance
Collector Henry Ellicott Magill (1920-1980)
Donor Richard E. Allen (1983-1986)

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