Bolo Tie Origins and Composition
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 12:21 am
I got this bolo tie at a yard sale, thinking it was sterling silver. There’s no stamp, so I’m no longer sure.
There’s only a mark in the top left on the back, which I couldn’t pin down but most closely resembles that of Dorothy Kyasyousie, among those I found. The bolo also looks Hopi to me, but I couldn’t find any indication that Dorothy has made bolos before. That, and the clasp stamp - if it’s not been repurposed - would appear to indicate a bolo between 40-60 years old, but she only began crafting in 1994.
Any leads are appreciated - I’d love to know what I have here.
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There’s only a mark in the top left on the back, which I couldn’t pin down but most closely resembles that of Dorothy Kyasyousie, among those I found. The bolo also looks Hopi to me, but I couldn’t find any indication that Dorothy has made bolos before. That, and the clasp stamp - if it’s not been repurposed - would appear to indicate a bolo between 40-60 years old, but she only began crafting in 1994.
Any leads are appreciated - I’d love to know what I have here.
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