Native American Bolo Ties: Vintage and Contemporary Artistry - Softcover

Diana F. Pardue; Norman L. Sandfield

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Synopsis

The bolo tie, also called a string tie, is a Western necktie consisting of a piece of cord or braided leather with an ornamental clasp. Native American artisans in the Southwest began producing bolo ties in the mid-twentieth century in response to tourist demand for finely crafted Native American jewelry.

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About the Authors

Diana F. Pardue is the curator of collections at the Heard Museum. She is the author of Shared Images: The Innovative Jewelry of Yazzie Johnson and Gail Bird and the coauthor of Inventing the Southwest: The Fred Harvey Company and Native American Art.



Chicagoan Norman L. Sandfield is an internationally known collector and antique dealer.

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