Ramon Platero bolo tie w/ Morenci turquoise

1970's handmade bolo tie made by Navajo artist Ramon Platero .The unique bolo tie consists of a oval setting with 3- pieces of Morenci turquoise along with Ramon's signsture leaf design. Another unique feature of this bolo tie is the handmade tips with a leaf at the end.A wonderful example of tradional Navajo jewelry with Arizona tutquoise. 

It comes attached to its original red pawn ticket.The term "pawn" refers to jewelry that has been pawned to brokers. The practice of pawning jewelry began in the early 1900s when Native Americans and traders would exchange jewelry for food and other necessities, it is still used today.

Material: Sterling silver & turquoise

Time period: 1970's

Cord measurement: 37" with 2-1/2" tips

bolo tie measurements: 2-1/4" x 2"