Silver & Turquoise Coral Bear Claw Navajo Bolo Tie by Mike Thomas Jr. 4D15A

Material: Sterling Silver, Turquoise, Coral, Bear Claw, Leather (Bolo Cord) Dimensions: Main bolo pendant is 2-3/8" x 3-1/2", Bolo tips are 3/8" x 2-1/4", and bolo cord is 1/4" wide. Weight (in grams): 96.6 Hallmark/Signature: M. Thomas Jr., SterlingThis piece is a stunning example of classic Navajo jewelry. This piece is handmade out of sterling silver and genuine stones. The bolo tie, also known as a bola tie, is a unique necktie typically consisting of a piece of cord or braided leather with decorative metal tips, secured with an ornamental clasp or slide. Its origins can be traced back to the late 1940s and early 1950s in the American Southwest, particularly in the states of Arizona and New Mexico.Its exact origins are somewhat debated, but it is widely believed that the bolo tie emerged from the Western cowboy culture, combining elements of Native American jewelry and Hispanic vaquero attire.Initially worn by cowboys and ranchers as a practical and