Bolo, Inlay, Turquoise With Shell, Horse Profile, Sterling Silver & 14K Gold, Hallmark, Vintage ‘70s, 3629

HORSE HEAVEN

This 1970s vintage beauty, crafted by Tim and Bessie Keedah, features a statement slide boasting an inlaid carved shell horse head profile. It is framed with sterling silver and 14K gold details with freeform turquoise nuggets. The cord is a traditional braided leather tipped with sterling silver aiguillettes. A wonderful addition for any horse lover.

Tim Bedah, Sr. (1945-; Navajo). Mosaic inlay; cluster work; silver, gold.

Marks: T. B.; T. Bedah (script); Tim Bedah (script)

• artist: metal work by Tim Bedah, Sr., carving by Bessie Keedah
• affiliation: Navajo
• hallmarks: 14K (on gold applied plate) (script) made by Tim Bedah, carving by Bessie Keedah
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, 14K gold, shell, leather cord
• measurements: 2 3/4" diameter, 33" long
  
• weight: 81 grams
  
• clamp marked BENNETT PAT PEND.
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
• light wear from use
• style: JN3629
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