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Montana Premier March 4th Collector Auction

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 151

Navajo Bernadine Begay Tsosie Turquoise Bolo Tie

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration is this gorgeous Navajo sterling and Bird's Eye turquoise bolo tie from Navajo silversmith 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, oval shaped cabochon of Bird's Eye turquoise that shows a light blue coloration. 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 21 1/2" L. The bolo pendant measures 3 7/8" L x 2 1/4" W x 1/2" D. The bolo tie weighs 97.2 grams.