Navajo artisan Tommy Singer is known world wide for his silver art work. He uses top grade Sterling Silver and number one grade genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise in all his work. This Bolo Tie is exceptional and features one of the nicest Turquoise stones out there. The silver is all cut by hand and hand stamped with traditional designs. Tommy Singer's silver work is an absolute masterpiece of overlay and is so popular that it's copied by many other artists. This is your chance to own an original Silver and Turquoise masterpiece made by the master of Silver smithing. The cord itself is 4 strands of braided leather, its total length is 45", and it comes with Sterling Silver bolo tips. The impressive Bolo is 1-3/4" wide by 2-1/8" tall. Stamped Sterling and signed by the Navajo jeweler Tommy Singer. 

Thomas Singer is known throughout the world for his jewelry work. His overlay pieces incorporate the most traditional of Navajo design - designs that have endured for many years. Many of these designs are inspired by Navajo rugs and other traditional designs. Jeweler Thomas Singer is a Navajo Indian from Winslow, Arizona. Tommy Singer states, "Every piece is made with the meanings from my traditional ways - the Navajo way of living. My father was a silversmith. He taught me and wanted me to continue this trade. It was my father's dream that I learn to silversmith so that I can continue his belief."

Overlay is created by "sweating" or soldering two pieces of silver together. The top piece contains a design element which is meticulously hand cut out of silver. The bottom piece is oxidized and often textured with stamping to produce a contrasting background. Once together the work is carefully filed, buffed, and polished to produce this fine finish.

The Sleeping Beauty mine is located near Globe, Arizona. Its turquoise is noted for its solid, light blue color with no matrix. Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the favorite of the Zuni Pueblo silversmiths for use in petite point, needlepoint, and inlay jewelry. This mine is one of the largest in North America and is still operating.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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Product SKU: Item: J-0150-3836-BOLO