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This turquoise and coral sterling silver bolo depicts the Eagle Dancer Kachina. This bolo is truly a sensational piece of turquoise jewelry indian art. This bolo tie was hand made from the precious metal known as Sterling Silver and features the traditional image of a native american indian Eagle Kachina Dancer.
The sterling silver kachina in this bolo holds impressive hand cut cabochons of genuine turquoise and genuine coral. Native American jewelry artists often use Turquoise and Coral in their work to honor the Father Sky and Mother Earth.
This Turquoise Coral Silver Kachina Bolo is 2-1/2" long and 2" wide. It comes with a 44" long 4 ply leather bolo cord. It is stamped Sterling.
In Hopi legend, the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and the Hopi believe the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit.
Coral is known to have been used as a gem since prehistoric times. Coral has a history of religious meaning and is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures. Coral has long thought to be a strong talisman against bleeding, evil spirits, and hurricanes.