THOMAS BYRD Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Ogre Kachina Bolo Tie 1970s

Description

Please Read the Listing Description and Store Policies Thoroughly & See All Pictures for More Details Before Making your Purchase
We welcome questions, so please don't hesitate to contact us. We may not always be available on weekends and/or holidays, but we will respond to your message, in the order it was received, when we return to the office.
THOMAS BYRD Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Ogre Kachina Bolo Tie 1970s, signed by the artist, stamped STERLING and RED MESA, and marked/numbered "93 M 20 USA".
This exquisite bolo tie showcases a beautifully crafted 3-D sterling silver kachina, that considering the horns and the bow and arrow, appears to be the Black Nataska Ogre, who in the Native legend, accompany Soyoko on her trip to collect food from the children, and to make sure they help out with chores and corn crops. This is an intricate slide and some of the pieces are secured by a bale to allow for some movement. The silver has exceptional etching, deep stamps, and other exceptional details. The slide is about 3 7/8" tall, top to bottom, by about 3 5/8" wide. The cord grip is a double hoop (double holes) style, and may require a little adjustment to hold the cord a bit tighter due to its heavy weight. The cord and dressings (sleeves or ferrules, including the heavy-gauge Hopi tips, are all original and are fairly good shape with only a few minor dents. One of the tips does have a single large ding, please see photos for more details. Light patina- we do not clean or polish our pieces as most collectors prefer them as-is, but this piece was either well-kept or it's been cleaned by the previous owner. The total weight is 178.8 grams, almost 6.5 oz.!! It's definitely a must-have for any collector of Native American bolo ties and/or kachinas.
Thank you for supporting authentic Native American art.
sku 9357BO
Additional notes:
All measurements are approximations. Please measure your wrist, décolletage, finger, and waist, or use an old bracelet, necklace, bolo tie, belt, and so on, to determine your size.
All items in our store are preowned, and in vintage-used condition. Minor wear, light surface scratches, and other common conditions in used items should be expected.
Please allow for some variation in color. We attempt to capture the actual color of the stones/shells to the best of our ability, but cameras, lighting, and monitors may not portray the exact color. When the color in the photos is significantly different from the original, we will add that information to "additional notes" at the bottom of the listing.
Items have a fixed price; however, we will consider all reasonable offers. Low-ball offers may be disregarded depending on the volume of email we receive on any given day.
Store Policies:
We do not require immediate payment at time of purchase, and will work with buyers, at our discretion, on a future payment date that is mutually convenient. Depending on the asking price, you may have up to 90 days to make a payment.
We offer free return shipping so long as we receive the request within 14 days from delivery date for items purchased in the "Collectibles" category (when it's the primary category), and 30 days for items purchased in the "Jewelry & Watches" category (when it's the primary category).
Items must be returned in the same condition described in the listing.
Our items are packed securely and under surveillance cameras for your peace of mind.
All returns will be charged a 10% re-stocking fee up to , unless the item has a flaw, damage, or detail not previously mentioned in the listing and/or shown in the photographs provided, or if any aspect of the item, such as a measurement, was grossly misrepresented in the listing.
We ship next business day after payment is received. Friday sales are usually shipped on Mondays, unless it's a holiday.
Items with asking price up to 5 will be shipped First Class, and all other items will be shipped Priority, unless buyers request something different prior to making the purchase. Tracking number will be automatically generated by eBay and posted to the transaction for both First Class and Priority shipping as soon as we create a label. Items over 0 will require signature upon delivery, even when shipped to a P. O. Box.
We combine shipping for multiple items.
E-bay has been charging sales taxes for out-of-state sales since October 1st, 2019. Sellers cannot bypass or make any changes to this automated tax charge.
Feedback will be left either after we receive a feedback, or upon request and after the 14 or 30-day return time-frame has passed. You are not required to leave us a feedback to receive one. If you choose not to leave us a feedback, but want one, just ask us. If your experience with us is less than satisfactory, please give us the opportunity to resolve any issues before leaving us a negative feedback.
Thank you for visiting our store.