Navajo bolo tie by artist Charlie John

Handcrafted bolo tie by Navajo artist Charlie John ( stamped CJ ).The unique style of the bolo tie is a hallmark of the artist. His use of detailed overlay stamping is outstanding. The patterns in the bolo tie have elements of whirl winds, rain storms and eagle feathers. Genuine natural Kingman turquoise is used. The leather cord is a thick 8-ply in dark brown leather.

Materials: sterling silver & Kingman turquoise

Measurements: cord and tips total length-42" /  Bolo Tie: 2-3/4" in length by 2-1/8" in width 

(all measurements are approximate)

Artist: Navajo overlay artist Charlie John, born in Winslow, AZ (1954) and raised in Dilkon, began his silversmithing apprenticeship at 14 with his great uncle, William Singer. While at boarding school, he worked at Singer's shop, selling jewelry by the suitcase in 1972. With decades of experience, John is a talented silversmith known for his beautiful, traditional Navajo overlay jewelry