Made by none other than Navajo Silversmith, Benny Ration who is considered by many as one of the greatest contemporary Native Indian silversmiths of our time.  His jewelry is collected by collectors and enthusiasts all across the world.    The fabulous Natural Pilot Mountain stone measures 47x33mm.  The bolo measures 2 3/8" tall X 1 7/8" wide.   The tips measure 2 1/2" tall and have a stamped pattern on the bottom.  The braided black leather cord is 5mm in diameter.

ARTIST BIO - Bennie was born on March 1955, on the Canoncito Navajo Reservation in New Mexico to Francis and John Ration.  His father, who had been a silversmith since childhood, taught Bennie the art of silversmithing at the young age of eleven.  His father told him that no matter what else he did with his life he would always have silversmithing to fall back on.   Throughout his childhood Bennie was a talented artist.  After he graduated from high school he enrolled in a one-year program at the U.S. Silkscreen and Graphics School in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Upon completion of the course he worked for three years as a silkscreen and graphic designer.  In 1978 he did "fall back" on the art of silversmithing.  With a look and style that he had developed as a graphic designer, he began making contemporary three-dimensional figures in silver.  His many wearable designs include Kachina figures, Southwestern animals, feathers and Navajo inspired geometric patterns.