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Object Number 986-28-10/60022
Display Title Bolo, an oxidized silver rectangle with a raised & grooved rim & a small silver
Descriptions
Object Description Bolo, an oxidized silver rectangle with a raised & grooved rim & a small silver leaf in the lower corners, silver cone-and-ball terminals each with a large jade pendant, "by Abby" scratched on the back. 9.1 x 6.3 cm.
Inventory Description Bolo tie, silver rectangular slide, various randomly placed oval stones
Classification
  • Tie
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.2 cm (3 9/16 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object " by Abby" scratched on the back; 986-28-10/60022 & Y0846420\BO151\ENLSK & By Abby
Provenance
Collector Henry Ellicott Magill (1920-1980)
Donor Richard E. Allen (1983-1986)

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