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ARTIFACT:
This is a Stunnig Vintage Thomas Singer Belt Buckle & Bolo Set with Morenci Turquoise. Buckle: Weight 3 Oz / Bolo Weight: 4.6 Oz This is a vintage Morenci Turquoise nugget overlaid Silver Bolo Tie. This is hight quality, handcraft work. It is 2-5/8" x 2-1/8" and is threaded on a quality, blown leather cord and tip and from end to end, it is about 41-1/2".
Tommy Singer was a Navajo silversmith who specialized in chip-inlay jewelry. He died in a motorcycle accident on May 31, 2014. His inlaid turquoise, coral, and silver pieces incorporated traditional Navajo designs. Singer gained acclaim as the originator of the chip inlay design which he developed in the 1970s. Wikipedia
Born: 1940, Arizona Died: May 31, 2014, Blue Gap, AZ
VINTAGE:
Vintage
SIZE:
Approximately Buckle: 3-5/8" x 2-7/8" x 3/8" Turquoise area: 2-1/8" x " Loop: 1-9/16" x 1/2" Bolo: 41-1/2" in length x 2-5/8" x 2-1/8"( center silver)
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Navojo Silver, Morenci Turquoise.
ATTACHMENT:
Loop, catch.
MARKINGS:
"THOMAS SINGER"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Navajo collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCEJX19 LAEIEX07/08/20 SADJJX01/22/22
CONDITION:
8+(Excellent+): The buckle and bolo shows minor to little wear, overall excellent+ condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.