This piece is by master Navajo silversmith Alvin Joe showing his highly collectible large sterling silver Kachina dancer bolo ties set with Bisbee Turquoise with a nice late-vintage 20th-century age. Alvin Joe (Navajo, 20th-century) was born and raised on the Navajo Reservation, learning the silversmithing trade from his father Philip Joe, who was taught by his uncle Kenneth Begay as well. Alvin further took silversmithing classes at Ganado High School and in the several years honed his craft testing with various metals, since the 1990’s Alvin has worked exclusively in sterling silver. He is now regarded as a master silversmith with his works being featured in museums, galleries and private collections; as well as winning various awards. The work is signed, “A J STERLING” and is by Alvin Joe in the late-20th-century. Alvin Joe is also known and referred to as Al Joe, A. Joe, A.J. or Avin Joe. The bolo tie is hand crafted from sterling silver with a large size showing a Kachina Dancer, an Eagle Dancer Kachina showing fine feather work. An Eagle Dancer Kachina is a significant Hopi and Pueblo spirit figure, representing strength, the ruler of the sky, and a messenger to the heavens. The dancer's arms are outstretched and attached to the feathers which rise up in two layers behind. An oval shaped serrated bevel mounted Bisbee turquoise cabochon is above the dancer's feet. Kachina measures 2.75"W x 2.5"L, the bolo overall measures 19.75"L from the back of the strand to the tips. Combined weight is 48.3 grams. The Kachina