Native American SILVER Indian Jewelry Man in the Maze BOLO TIE by Jackson 1115-BOLO(J)
This one is meant to be worn with pride. This is a very, very heavy gauge bolo. This incredible buckle was hand made from start to finish. And, it is perfect down to the matting. This bolo features the overlaid image of the traditional Man in the Maze symbol with a complete maze. This image was hand cut with perfect precision out of shimmering Sterling Silver and overlaid onto the Sterling Silver bolo. Silver on Silver, you can't go wrong with that. Designed in our shop by Richard and Navajo artist Robert Dinay. It was made by master silversmith JR Jackson. This impressive bolo is 3" in diameter. This one comes with a complimentary bolo cord. Stamped Sterling. Signed with our hallmark.
This Tohono O'odham design originally was meant to show the path that the creator figure called Elder Brother, or I'itoi, took to his home beneath Baboquivari Peak in order to elude anyone who might follow him. The Pima also use this design, for them, it represents the floor plan of the home of Elder Brother.
In the past century, the story most often heard describes this design as the path of life, though there is some disagreement as to whether the figure is entering or leaving the maze. The design lends itself well to the path-of-life interpretation as it has no shortcuts, no dead ends, and the entire path must be followed in order to complete the journey. The Man in the Maze design is also the Great Seal of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of Arizona. |