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Catalog Number CAS 0370-1303   CAS 0370-1303; Bolo tie
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bolo tie
Culture Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo Pueblo) (?)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Sandoval
Other Geographic Data Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo Pueblo) (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Shell: spiny oyster (Spondylus sp.) and other shell; Turquoise; Silver metal; Leather
Description Bolo tie comprising rectangular mosaic tie slide showing geometric pattern of Spondylus shell and turquoise mounted on white shell plate on reverse; Commercial stainless steel (?) finding is glued to reverse of tie slide and length of brown rawhide is threaded through it; Ends of rawhide are covered with commercial stainless steel (?) conical covers whose notched rims are pinched around rawhide; Bolo tie is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.3, Length = ca. 47.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-1304   CAS 0370-1304; Bolo tie
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bolo tie
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Joe Yazzie
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Leather
Description Bolo tie comprising rectangular tie slide made from four lengths of flattened and braided silver wire that are soldered onto silver back plate and then mounted to black 3-strand braided leather tie; Tie was braided in two sections which are machine sewn together at their center; Terminal ends of the tie are each mounted with length of flattened and braided silver wire that is similar, but longer, than that used on the tie slide; Tie is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.9, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 43.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-1305   CAS 0370-1305; Bolo tie
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bolo tie
Culture Navajo and Zuni Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data City: Scottsdale
Maker's Name Kenneth Begay (1913-1977): silverwork; Rosalind Begay: leatherwork; Unknown: lapidary
Date of Manufacture 1962
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise; Leather
Description Bolo tie consisting of Zuni carved turquoise frog set and partially recessed on oval silver plate that is pointed at one end; Frog is secured with two silver prongs at its side; Sides of silver plate are stamped with V-shape in two places and stamped "Sterling Hand Made" along with hallmarks of a Navajo hogan (White Hogan Shop, Scottsdale, AZ) and "KB" (Kenneth Begay) on reverse; Frog and silver plate are strung on braided brown leather cord, whose ends are wrapped in silver cones with encircling lines at upper ends and terminating in small spheres at distal ends.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 48.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-1306   CAS 0370-1306; Bolo tie
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bolo tie
Culture Zuni Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Zuni Pueblo
Maker's Name Warren Ondelacy (Warren Andelacy)
Date of Manufacture 1958
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise; Coral; Jet; Shell; Leather
Description Bolo tie comprising large pendant in form of thunderbird with outstretched wings and tail, done in mosaic inlay technique using white shell, turquoise, coral, and jet set on silver backing and mounted on black braided leather string whose ends are wrapped in silver sheeting and then terminate in smaller thunderbirds identical to larger one; Tie is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.4, Thickness = 0.8, Length = ca. 50.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-1307   CAS 0370-1307; Bolo tie
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bolo tie
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Fort Wingate area
Maker's Name Ambrose Roanhorse (ca. 1904-1982)
Date of Manufacture 1956
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Turquoise; Leather
Description Bolo tie consisting of truncated triangular turquoise stone set in plain bezel and mounted on larger truncated triangular silver plate; Shape of stone is accentuated by pair of parallel framing lines on silver plate that enclose turquoise setting; Large loop on reverse of plate is formed from second silver sheet of almost the same size whose sides are rolled under, forming a flattened tube through which the tie's braided black leather cords are strung; Silver loop is stamped with hallmark "AR" (Ambrose Roanhorse) with the initials forming the legs of a stick figure horse; Ends of braided cords are wrapped in silver cones with 3 encircling lines at one end and terminating in small spheres at distal end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 48.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-1308   CAS 0370-1308; Bolo tie
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bolo tie
Culture Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1961
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Fossilized ivory; Leather; Metal: Stainless steel
Description Bolo tie comprising rectangular piece of fossil ivory, cut to shape to show cortex on exterior and fitted to stainless steel plate, through which braided leather cord (black and gray) is threaded; Ends of cord are fitted with stainless steel conical covers whose sides are decorated with series of encircling ridges and which terminate in small sphere; Bolo tie is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Thickness = 1.3, Length = ca. 57.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-1309   CAS 0370-1309; Bolo tie
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bolo tie
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Charles Loloma (1921-1991)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Leather
Description Bolo tie comprising tufa-cast truncated triangular silver bar that includes 4-point star design in the casting, mounted on black braided leather strings, whose ends are wrapped with silver sheets that terminate in silver spherical beads; Signature hallmark "Loloma" and the word "STERLING" are stamped on reverse of silver bar.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 51.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-1310   CAS 0370-1310; Bolo tie
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bolo tie
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa; Village: Shungopovi
Maker's Name Victor Coochwytewa (1922-2011)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Leather
Description Bolo tie consisting of asymmetrical, dish-shaped silver disk that is delicately etched with 8 petroglyph motifs, including cloud, sun, deer, and geometric shapes; Hopi cloud symbol done in overlay technique is supported in center on short pedestal; Silver disk is stamped on reverse with Victor Coochwytewa's hallmark of a cloud symbol; Disk is strung on black braided leather rope and held in place by silver wire soldered onto reverse; Ends of braided leather rope are wrapped in silver cones, each stamped with 2 decorative bands and terminating in bead-like spheres.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 1.3, Length = ca. 49.5
Catalog Number CAS 0370-1311   CAS 0370-1311; Bolo tie
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bolo tie
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1957
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Leather
Description Bolo tie comprising round silver disk with scalloped edges and central cutout design of cloud motif; Disk is strung on brown braided leather cord, whose ends are threaded through three silver wire loops soldered to back of bolo; Ends of cord are wrapped in silver sheeting and terminate in small silver spherical beads; Tie is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = ca. 47.0
Catalog Number CAS 0370-1312   CAS 0370-1312; Bolo tie
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bolo tie
Culture Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo Pueblo) (?)
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Sandoval
Other Geographic Data Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo Pueblo) (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950-1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Turquoise; Silver metal; Plastic; Leather
Description Bolo tie comprising rectangular black plastic slide, on which is mounted a bust portrait of a Plains Indian man shown with long black braided hair with feathers in his hair and wearing red shirt, all against turquoise background; Figure is modeled in plastic and is done in mosaic technique; Tie slide is glued to stainless steel or German silver plate through which braided black leather cord is strung; Ends of cord are covered with stainless steel conical covers whose notched rims are pinched around cord; Bolo tie is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 0.9, Length = ca. 44.5

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 CAS 0370-1313   CAS 0370-1313; Dinner knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Dinner knife
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1933
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Stainless steel
Description Dinner knife with straight-edged stainless steel blade with rounded distal end; Hand forged silver handle expands slightly at proximal end, where it is stamped on both faces with (hallmark of Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, at Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 23.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-1314   CAS 0370-1314; Dinner knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Dinner knife
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1933
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Stainless steel
Description Dinner knife with straight-edged stainless steel blade with rounded distal end; Hand forged silver handle expands slightly at proximal end, where it is stamped on both faces with horned moon symbol (hallmark of Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, at Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 23.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-1315   CAS 0370-1315; Dinner knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Dinner knife
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1933
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Stainless steel
Description Dinner knife with straight-edged stainless steel blade with rounded distal end; Hand forged silver handle expands slightly at proximal end, where it is stamped on both faces with horned moon symbol (hallmark of Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, at Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 23.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-1316   CAS 0370-1316; Dinner knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Dinner knife
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1933
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Stainless steel
Description Dinner knife with straight-edged stainless steel blade with rounded distal end; Hand forged silver handle expands slightly at proximal end, where it is stamped on both faces with horned moon symbol (hallmark of Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, at Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 23.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-1317   CAS 0370-1317; Dinner knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Dinner knife
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1933
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Stainless steel
Description Dinner knife with straight-edged stainless steel blade with rounded distal end; Hand forged silver handle expands slightly at proximal end, where it is stamped on both faces with horned moon symbol (hallmark of Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, at Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 23.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-1318   CAS 0370-1318; Dinner knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Dinner knife
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1933
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Stainless steel
Description Dinner knife with straight-edged stainless steel blade with rounded distal end; Hand forged silver handle expands slightly at proximal end, where it is stamped on both faces with horned moon symbol (hallmark of Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, at Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 23.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-1319   CAS 0370-1319; Dinner knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Dinner knife
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1933
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Stainless steel
Description Dinner knife with straight-edged stainless steel blade with rounded distal end; Hand forged silver handle expands slightly at proximal end, where it is stamped on both faces with horned moon symbol (hallmark of Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, at Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 23.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-1320   CAS 0370-1320; Dinner knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Dinner knife
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1933
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Stainless steel
Description Dinner knife with straight-edged stainless steel blade with rounded distal end; Hand forged silver handle expands slightly at proximal end, where it is stamped on both faces with horned moon symbol (hallmark of Bert Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, at Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 23.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-1321   CAS 0370-1321; Dinner knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Dinner knife
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1933
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Stainless steel
Description Dinner knife with straight-edged stainless steel blade with rounded distal end; Hand forged silver handle expands slightly at proximal end, where it is stamped on both faces with horned moon symbol (hallmark of Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, at Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 23.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-1322   CAS 0370-1322; Dinner knife
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Dinner knife
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Community: Coolidge area
Maker's Name Frank Charlie, Eckley Yazzie
Date of Manufacture 1933
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Metal: Silver; Stainless steel
Description Dinner knife with straight-edged stainless steel blade with rounded distal end; Hand forged silver handle expands slightly at proximal end, where it is stamped on both faces with horned moon symbol (hallmark of Bert I. Staples' shop, Crafts del Navajo, at Coolidge, NM).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 23.7
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