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Mon, Jan 30, 2023 02:00AM EST - Fri, Feb 3, 2023 03:00PM EST
Lot 189

Navajo Bernadine Begay Tsosie Turquoise Bolo Tie

Estimate: $650 - $1,000

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$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
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For your consideration is this cripple creek turquoise bolo tie from Navajo artist Bernadine Begay Tsosie. The bolo tie features a professionally crafted sterling and turquoise cabochon construction that features a braided leather tie with a four brand plait and is ended with sterling aglets. The central pendant shows a intricate shadow box style decoration that borders a large irregular cripple creek turquoise cabochon that shows a light blue coloration and mineral deposits shown throughout the center stone. The pendant is marked on the back, "BBT Sterling", the hallmark for Bernadine Begay Tsosie. The condition of this bolo tie is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bolo tie from tip to the aglet is approximately 21 1/2" and the pendant measures 2 5/8" L x 2" W x 5/8" D. The total weight of the bolo is 61.4 grams.