A classic of Southwestern silverwork. This Native American made sterling silver bolo tie carries a bear paw in shadowbox style, with four long claws cut through the silver over a dark recessed background. An oval turquoise stone with dark matrix sits in the pad of the paw beside a polished red stone, each in its own serrated bezel with a silver raindrop between them.
The paw is framed by a beaded twisted-wire border and a hand-stamped scalloped edge on a large domed oval slide measuring about 3 inches tall by 2 1/2 inches wide. The back is signed W.M. and stamped Sterling, and the slide rides on a black braided leather cord finished with long tapered silver tips.
Details
Native American made, handcrafted silverwork
Sterling silver, stamped "Sterling"
Signed with the artist's hallmark "W.M."
Slide measures approximately 3" tall x 2 1/2" wide
Shadowbox bear paw design with four cut-out claws
Oval turquoise stone with dark matrix, plus a polished red accent stone
Serrated bezel settings with a silver raindrop accent
Large domed oval slide with twisted-wire border and hand-stamped scalloped edge
Black braided leather cord with long tapered silver tips and adjustable bolo clasp
One of a kind: you receive the exact piece pictured
How to wear it
The bear paw is a traditional symbol of strength and protection, and this one is sized to be seen. Wear it with a solid pearl-snap shirt and a felt cowboy hat for rodeos, weddings and nights out, or add it to a collection of Native American turquoise jewelry.
Shipping and in-store
Ships from Arizona with free U.S. shipping, and we ship worldwide. Shop bolo ties in person at Last Rodeo Western Wear & Hat Bar in Tempe and Old Town Scottsdale. Questions about this piece? Call 602-885-6438.
