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Sold Navajo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engraved Sterling Silver B.olo Tie - T & R Singer - Native American
Navajo sterling silver bolo tie featuring Sleeping Beauty turquoise and finely engraved designs. Has a black leather braided cord. Handcrafted by Tommy and Rosita Singer.
Measurements
Cord Length: 21 3/4"
Bolo: 2 1/4" x 1 3/4"
Length of Tips: 2 1/8"
Weight: 44 g
Metal: Sterling Silver
Tribe: Navajo
Artist: T & R Singer
Item#: BT118B
Tommy Singer (1940 - May 31, 2014) was a Navajo silversmith who specialized in chip-inlay jewelry.
Singer was a member of the Navajo Nation from Winslow, Arizona. There he perfected his craft working on the Navajo reservation in a small studio surrounded with his family and other tribal members. Beginning at the age of seven, he was taught silversmithing by his father.
Ultimately, he came to use turquoise or coral chips in his silverwork. His chip inlay technique became widespread in his community. He also incorporated stamps and overlay work.
When asked about his work, Singer said, “every piece is made with the various meanings from my traditional ways - the Navajo way of living. My father was a silversmith too. He taught me and wanted me to continue this trade. It was my father’s dream that I learn to silversmith so that I could continue his beliefs”.
After his death, his wife, Rosita (Rose), has carried on the tradition and continued to create jewelry using designs Singer created prior to his passing. These items are stamped with "T&R Singer.
| Sleeping Beauty Turquoise: This stone is truly one of our (and our artists) favorites. It was found in Globe, Arizona, specifically at the Sleeping Beauty Mine, and is revered for sometimes lacking something that makes most other types stand out: it’s webbing or veining. The highest-quality pieces are as pure as a cloudless New Mexico Sky, and at its finest, Sleeping Beauty will make you forget how turquoise got its reputation as sort of a patchwork stone of different colors. The mine is no longer in operation and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is more in demand than ever due to its scarcity and beautiful color. |
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We insist that you love everything that you buy from us. If you purchase an item from our website and it isn't exactly what you were looking for, you may return it within 7 days of receipt for a refund of the purchase price of the item.
Authenticy and Quality Guaranteed! For over 44 Years, Wind River Trading Company has been known for our attention to detail and we have great pride in offering the finest authentic items.
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