Navajo artisan, Tommy Singer is known world wide for his silver art work. He uses top grade Sterling Silver in all his work and number one grade genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise. This Bolo Tie is the most impressive Bolo I've ever seen. His silver work is an absolute masterpiece of overlay. The cord itself is 8 strands of braided leather. Tommy Singer's work is so popular that it is copied by many many artist's, this is your chance to own an original Silver and Turquoise masterpiece made by the master of Silver smithing. Total length of the cord is 40". The Sterling Silver Bolo is 1-3/4" by 2-1/4". Signed T. Singer. Stamped Sterling.

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 years and years. Many of these designs are of 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 by 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 cut out of silver. The bottom piece is oxidized and often textured to produce a contrasting background. Then carefully filed, buffed and polished to produce this fine finish.

There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and that it helped overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is 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-0729-BOLO