We may not always be available on weekends and/or holidays, but we will respond to your message, in the order it was received, when we return to the office. Old Native American Indian multi-mtone inlay sterling silver Knifewing bolo tie. This colorful bolo pendant or slide showcases a beautifully crafted Knifewing figure, adorned with twisted wire. Many inlaid knifewings slides are divided into sections that form the full figure, but this one was made with a one piece channel inlaid mosaic. The knifewing was inlaid with turquoise, coral, jet, mother of pearl, and another shell, possibly purple spiny oyster. Stones and shell look to be older. The slide has a rigid double grip, no moving parts. It’s in good condition, and it’s a grip style used prior to the clip. Considering the cord grip, and how old the stones and shells look, we estimate this piece to be from the 1950s or earlier. This collectible piece weighs. Approximately 23.5 grams total. The slide / pendant is about 2″ tall and just shy of 1 1/2″ in width, from wing tip to wing tip. The leather cord is roughly 40″ long including the 2 3/8″ tips. Tips have dark patina and are in great shape, and the cord appears to be fairly new. Superb inlay work and overall craftsmanship. Thank you for supporting authentic Native American art. Additional notes: Please see all pictures for overall stone condition. Price already reflects the crack on the turquoise in the kachina’s lower garment. All measurements are approximations. Please, carefully measure your wrist. Finger, and waist, or use an old bracelet, necklace, bolo tie, belt, and so on, to determine your size. All items in our store are preowned, and in vintage-used condition. Minor wear, light surface scratches, and other common conditions in used items should be expected. We do our best to mention all details, but it’s possible that we may miss something, so please look at all the pictures, as they are considered part of the description. When considering the color of the stones, please allow for some variation in color. We attempt to capture the actual color of the stones/shells to the best of our ability, but cameras, lighting, and monitors may not portray the exact color. When the color in the photos is significantly different from the original, we will do our best to add that information to “additional notes” at the bottom of the listing. Items have a fixed price, however, we will consider all reasonable offers. If you are making offers much lower than asking price, we apologize in advance for the delay in response or lack of one, as we give priority to our buyers, shoppers asking for more details, and our wholesalers ordering in bulk. Our items are packed securely and under surveillance cameras for your peace of mind, so if you feel something is missing from the package, please check it carefully before discarding the box. Measurements are not exact will have slight variations of 1/16″ – 1/8″. Feedback will be left either after we receive a feedback, or upon request and after the 14 or 30-day return time-frame has passed. You are not required to leave us a feedback to receive one. If you choose not to leave us a feedback, but want one, just ask us. Thank you for visiting our store. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American: US\1935-Now\Jewelry”. The seller is “goesaround2014″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Jewelry Type: Bolo Tie
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Main Stone: Multi-Stone
- Ethnic Origin: Southwestern Native American Indian
- Material: Sterling Silver, Stones, Shells, Leather
- Culture: Native American: US
- Artisan: Not Signed
- Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
- Origin: American Southwestern
- Tribal Affiliation: Zuni