1950s Knifewing Bolo Tie
Tribe: Zuni
Item #BL00726
1950s Zuni sterling silver bolo tie in the form of a Knifewing figure, channel inlaid with jet, natural American turquoise, spiny oyster shell, and mother-of-pearl shell. Finished with a 39” black braided leather cord and handmade sterling silver tips. A fine hairline crack is present in the turquoise in the right wing; the inlay remains secure.
1.5” Width, 1.5” Height
39” Cord Length tip to tip
- Era
- Circa 1950s
- Metal
- Sterling Silver
- Technique
- Inlay
From our Vintage Collection
Our vintage pieces are sourced from private collections. Whenever possible we identify the artist, tribe and approximate date, and any wear that comes with age is part of each piece’s story. Most of our vintage jewelry was made by Native American artisans between the 1920s and 1970s.
See all vintage jewelry →Family owned in Sedona since 1976
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