Figural Bolo Tie

Association Bell Trading Post (1932 - 1969)

Date1965

Mediumsilver, leather

Dimensions17 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (44.5 × 3.8 cm)

ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Norman Sandfield

Object numberPC2014.38.21

DescriptionA Bell Trading Post jeweler Kachina bolo tie. The silver figured concha has a stamped kachina-like shape with three small squared turquoise set in the figure’s belt. The back of the concha has a soldered squashed “U” fitting slide with no visible stamp or hallmark. The concha is attached to a black leather plaited cord with two silver tips with two stamped geometric line designs.

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