Wild Horse Bolo Tie in Navajo Sterling Silver, by P. Yazzie
About the price: this is a one of a kind piece by a named artist. We buy each one outright, and our price covers sourcing it, photographing the actual piece you will receive, exact measurements, sizing help, and a 30 day return window.
A marbled brown-and-cream Wild Horse stone set in sterling silver on a hand-braided leather cord with sterling tips. Greg cut the stone in our own shop, and I commissioned Navajo silversmith P. Yazzie to build the bolo around it. It is one of a kind and signed by the artist, and the stone you see in the photos is the one you get.
Wild Horse is not turquoise. It is magnesite and hematite from a single deposit near Globe, Arizona, which is where the Appaloosa-like pattern comes from. The neutral brown and cream goes with denim, chambray, black, and the Western pieces you already own.
Details
- Stone: Genuine Wild Horse magnesite, Globe, Arizona, cut in our own shop
- Metal: Sterling silver, including tips
- Cord: Hand-braided leather, fully adjustable. For the exact cord length, message me and I will measure it for you.
- Silversmith: P. Yazzie, Navajo, commissioned by Wildflower
- Type: One of a kind, signed by the artist
Two ways to wear it
Bolo: slide it up to a buttoned collar over a button-down or Western shirt. Lariat: slide it down to mid-chest and let the cord hang long over a sweater, a dress, or an open collar. It works on men and women, and it is a natural choice for a Western wedding or a groomsman.
Care
Wipe the silver with a soft cloth and keep the stone away from lotion and perfume. Keep the leather cord dry, and store the bolo loose so the braid does not crease.
Handcrafted in the American Southwest. Ships from Santa Fe within 2 to 3 business days, ready to wear or to give.
Why this costs less than a gallery. A signed Navajo bolo like this sits on a Santa Fe gallery wall at a real premium over what I charge. This one starts earlier in the chain: Greg cut the stone himself, and I commissioned P. Yazzie to set it. There is no gallery in the middle buying it finished and marking it up. How gallery pricing works
Provenance
Silverwork handmade by P. Yazzie, Navajo silversmith, commissioned by Wildflower. The Wild Horse magnesite was cut in our own shop. Wildflower keeps maker documentation on file for every piece we attribute to a Native artist, and we are glad to share it on request. We only make that attribution where we can back it up. Everything else in the shop is described as what it is: handcrafted, artisan-made, or made in our own studio.
Questions about this piece?
Ask about fit, stones, or anything else. We answer every one personally.
One of a kind, this exact piece is gone
Love this one? We can make you something like it.
This piece was one of a kind, so it will not return exactly as shown. Tell us you want one in this style and we will reach out when we cut a similar stone. Your interest tells us what to make next.
