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Western Antique Auction September 11th 2021

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 90

Navajo Heavy Bolo w/ Coral & Turquoise by J. Begay

Estimate: $475 - $675

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
This is a beautiful vintage to Old Pawn bolo tie with heavy sterling silver construction, signed by Navajo Silversmith Joe Begay. The piece has a traditional old styling with hand tooled and worked pattern set with Morenci Mine turquoise and blood red coral. It shows a black braided leather band and prominent sterling tips with handmade concho bead scalloped end. The piece has a nice patina from honest age and use. Bolo length is 22" from the two tips to the back of the neck; total length around the strand is approximately 44". The bolo itself is 2.25" x 1.75" and the tips are 2.25" long.