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Native American, Southwestern United States, likely Navajo, ca. 1950s to 1960s CE. A striking bolo tie with a braided leather cord and a silver, turquoise, coral, glass, and shell owl pendant. The owl is formed by a series of 95% silver bezels that create the individual feathers and perch for the bird. From the end of the leather cord are conical 93.3% silver finials that dangle from both tips. The clasp on the owl's verso still articulates and is stamped "Bennett Pat. Pend. C 31," which helps date this piece. The Bennett C 31 clasp was introduced in the mid 1950s and was a hugely popular among bolo artists until it was discontinued in the 1960s. This is a wearable bolo, and the clasp is in great condition to adjust the size of the cord. Size of owl pendant: 2.5" L x 1.375" W (6.4 cm x 3.5 cm); cord doubled: 20" L (50.8 cm); silver quality: 93.3% to 95%

Bolo pendant cannot be easily removed from leather cord for accurate weighing.

Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection

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#164371

Cleanable patina and black toning on silver areas. Fraying and cracking of leather cord under the pendant. Minor indentations to silver finial tips. Minor scratches to stone inlays. Chip and loss to surface of right eye inlay, but not very visible. Clasp is adjustable and bolo is wearable.