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Object Number
995-29-10/73116
Display Title
Bolo tie of winged figure, set with turquoise and coral
Descriptions
Object Description
Navajo bolo tie from the 1960s. Large stylized yeibei or katsina figure of an eagle dancer with wings outspread. Figure has a total of six turquoise nuggets on the headdress. Turquoise nuggets on each ear, one nugget on a necklace around the neck, three on the kilt, and one on each moccasin. Red coral eyes. Silverwork on bolo consists of stamped work, with braided silver and scroll work. The tips have two rounded balls on each, and from them dangle bezel-set turquoise nuggets.
11.5 cm high, 12 cm wide, 2.3 cm deep; cord is 98 cm total length.
Inventory Description
Bolo tie, braided leather strap, silver winged figure slide, turquoise, coral
Classification
- Tie
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1960-1969
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona?
North America / United States / New Mexico?
North America / United States / New Mexico?
Materials
Silver, Leather, Turquoise, Coral
Dimensions
Overall: 11.5 x 12 x 2.3 cm (4 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 7/8 in.)
Distance (Cord length): 98 x 2.3 x 11.5 x 12 cm (7/8 x 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73116
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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Arizona? | |
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|
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| |
| 995-29-10/73105 | Bolo tie with bear claws and turquoise, cord with matching tips |
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|
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