Turquoise Eagle Bola Tie
Tribe: Hopi
Item #C01872
Sterling Silver Eagle Bola Tie with Intricate Hopi Overlaid and Hand-Etched Details. The eagle is centered with a natural American turquoise stone displaying striking matrix patterns. In Hopi tradition, the eagle is protector of people and its feathers are the messengers of prayer. Expertly crafted, the bola tie is finished with a custom backing and handmade sterling silver tips featuring overlaid eagles.
Handcrafted in the late 1970s by master Hopi silversmith, Victor Coochwytewa and part of the historic Kópavi Collection. A similar eagle pendant by Victor Coochwytewa was featured in the April 1979 issue of Arizona Highways. The piece is stamped with Coochwytewa’s cloud-style hallmark and the Kópavi hallmark.
3.375” Width, 4” Height
- Era
- Circa 1970s
- Metal
- Sterling Silver
- Materials
- Turquoise
- Technique
- Overlay, Set Stones
About the artist
Master Hopi Silversmith, Waterhouse Clan – Shungopavi, Second Mesa Victor Coochwytewa is widely regarded as one of the most influential Hopi silversmiths of the 20th century. A master of overlay jewelry and a pillar...
See all pieces by Victor Coochwytewa →Family owned in Sedona since 1976
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