Silver plating. Tell me what the sign on the back says. There are also letters on the hanging metal elements but I couldn't read them. I'm interested in the year and manufacturer.
Makers mark of Hopi silversmith Cedric Navenma Kuwaninvaya. Likely marked sterling on the drops. https://www.art-amerindien.com/hallmarks/1-hopi-picto-signature-hallmarks.htm
Nice find, Stepan, a beautiful bolo tie. It looks like solid silver to me. The technique is called overlay, in this case Hopi overlay. Genuine Hopi overlay isn't cheap.
Beautiful Hopi bolo.....Only the backplate hardware is not sterling. The front is all solid sterling. All those little chisel marks in the recess are done by hand. Hopi overlay work is very desirable. It's gorgeous!
Stunner-Love the overlay stuff (that tiny chasing).You had a bigger treasure than you knew-congrats Steph !
Thank you all for the information. I clarified, it is really silver. I wonder why this is sold so expensively, it is also the work of this master. US $450.00 https://www.ebay.com/itm/127116518112
I'd be proud as punch wearing this with my Chimayo vest having Frito Pie at the Santa Fe Woolworth (RIP).
