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Bolo, a silver square with point upper corners & rounded lower ones & a V-design
Bolo, a silver square with point upper corners & rounded lower ones & a V-design
Object Number 986-28-10/60023
Display Title Bolo, a silver square with point upper corners & rounded lower ones & a V-design
Descriptions
Object Description Bolo, a silver square with point upper corners & rounded lower ones & a V-design stamped around the edge, set with an oval white onyx stone, silver cone terminals, a buffalo head mark on the back & geographical names also. 6.5 cm.
Inventory Description Bolo tie, silver, flat square slide with irregular edge, green and white stones
Classification
  • Tie
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Silver, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 6.5 x 1.2 cm (2 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object "buffalo head mark on the back & geographical names also"; 986-28-10/60023 & Y-0846420\BO-105\AYSK
Provenance
Collector Henry Ellicott Magill (1920-1980)
Donor Richard E. Allen (1983-1986)

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