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A John Winston portrait bolo
A John Winston portrait bolo
Item Details
Description
(20th/21st Century, American)
Signed, dated, and inscribed on verso: "One Proud Old Warrior" / Winston '94' / 2 of 2 / Tegalite, Turquoise, Mother of Pearl
A Native American profile portrait bolo featuring elaborately carved stone, turquoise, and mother of pearl elements on a silver plaque finished with tapered tips with stone mounted feathers, all suspended on a braided black leather strap
Bolo: 3.25" H x 3" W; Tips: 5" L; Cord: 34.5" L
241.4 grams gross

Notes: "My goal as an artist is to carve large gemstone sculptures that will be discovered some 10,000 years from now creating great interest in what our generation was really about." John Winston
Condition
Overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and wear. Stones with scattered abrasions. Small chip to edge of one feather. Bolo has large missing stone in lower section. Some residue on shell carving. Light wear to leather cords.
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A John Winston portrait bolo

Estimate $500 - $700
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Starting Price $250
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Maranda Moran
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