Zuni Free Form “Fish Scale” Bolo. Sterling Silver and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Inlay Bolo Tie! Black Braided Leather Bolo Cord with Fancy Sterling Silver Tips. Dimensions – 1.6″ X 1.5″. Fancy Bolo Tips 2.1″ length – Lanyard length is 19.5 X 2 = 39″. 30.5 grams =. All measurement are approximate. The “Fish Scale” Bolo Tie. This wonderful Bolo Tie was made by a talented Zuni artist. All aspects of the Fish Scale Bolo are of the same high standard in design, quality and choice of materials, and construction. It has a Bennett style clasp. This Bolo was made to a very high standard of quality! This is guaranteed to be Sterling Silver and authentic. The Fancy Tips are Sterling Silver. I have found no defects like cracked or loose stones, noticeable scratches, etc. That would be visible when you wear it on the Bolo Pendant and the Fancy Bolo Tips. The back of the pendant has a moderate tarnish. The braided black bolo cord is invery good condition and shows only light signs of wear. I have treated it to clean and condition it. It is noteworthy that the stone inlay into the Sterling Silver Channels is tight and clean. You can tell when you run your finger over the surface how well it was made. I believe that you will be pleased! This well designed and sized Zuni Fish Scale Bolo is full of character and will be commented on by many people that know quality Native jewelry. When you take a look at the pictures, please inspect the bolo pendant carefully for the fine detail in both design and execution. Your friends may compliment you and your taste in Native American Jewelry. The “BOLO” Story and Myths. According to Wikipedia – Silversmith Victor Cedarstaff of Wickenburg, Arizona claims to have invented the bolo tie in the late 1940’s and later patented his slide design. According to and article in “Sunset Magazine” (April 2002) – Victor Cedarstaff was riding his horse one day and his hat blew off. Wary of losing the silver-trimmed hatband, he slipped it around his neck. His companion joked, That is a nice-looking tie you’re wearing, Vic. An idea incubated, and Cedarstaff soon fashioned the first bola tie. (the name derived from bola, “boleadora”, and Argantine lariat). There is one on display in the Zuni community that dates from that time. As an Arizonan, I have heard for years that the bolo tie first became popular in about 1948. At that time there was a radio station in Wickenburg, Arizona that was promoting the bolo as a fashion statement for cowboys. It caught on and was adopted by ranchers. Soon, celebrities, politicians, musicains, and the movie set were sporting them. In the early 1950’s they became the official neckware fo the State of Arizona and then an iternational sensation in the 1980’s. Partner, this is a fad from the frontier town of Wickenburg that has caught on! I thank You and look forward to sharing a good experience! “AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY I” – Gregory Schaaf. “AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY II: A-L” – Gregory Schaaf. “HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST”- Barton Wright. “THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER” – Billie Hougart. “ZUNI JEWELRY” – Theda and Michael Bassman. “ZUNI THE ART AND THE PEOPLE VOLUMES 1-3″ – Barbara & Ed Bell- Volume. “KNIFEWING AND RAINBOW MAN IN ZUNI JEWELRY”. The item “Zuni Fish Scale BOLO TIE Sterling Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Fancy Tips” is in sale since Wednesday, October 25, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “kevinshops!” and is located in Tucson, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica.
- Signed?: Unsigned
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Metal Purity: .925
- Main Stone: Turquoise
- Material: Leather
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Jewelry Type: Bolo Ties
- Tribal Affiliation: Zuni