Old Pawn Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Shell Inlay Knifewing Bolo Tie | J

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Old Pawn Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Shell Inlay Knifewing Bolo Tie | J:
$150.27

Up for sale is an old pawn Zuni sterling silver inlay knifewing bolo tie. This stunning museum quality piece features turquoise, coral, mother of pearl and black jet.

The Zunis believe in six sacred directions, Above, North, East, South, West and Below. Each of the directions is associated with a color. North - yellow, East - white, South - Red, West - Blue, Below - black and Above - multi colored. The majority of Zuni inlay jewelry features turquoise, coral, black jet and mother of pearl as a representation of the sacred directions.

Old Pawn Native American Jewelry refers to the pieces that were made, worn and treasured as not only adornment, protection of good health, but also as portable wealth. Not having ready access to banks, or cash money, this jewelry would often serve as the family \"reserve\" or \"emergency\" fund. In times of need, this silver and turquoise jewelry could be easily used as security with an authorized trader (pawned) for cash to meet the current crisis. Then, when the crops came in, or the sheep were shorn, the jewelry could be redeemed and take its place back in the family.

Unfortunately on occasions this jewelry would not be redeemed as planned. The lender would keep it for the agreed amount of time, and if the loan was not paid off by the agreed date, the Pawn Shop, or Trader would be authorized to sell the jewelry. Often, when the elders of the family die, their items are pawned and the money is divided among the family members.

The bolo measures 1-7/8\"long and 1-11/16\"wide.The cord measures 50\" long from end to end including the sterling silvertips that measure 1-1/8\" long.Entire weight of tie is 30.5g. The bolo is strung on a brown genuine leather braided cord. The cord is wider around the back of the neck.

The bolo tie pictured is the one you will receive. Thank you for looking!

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