Hand crafted with Bronze, Sterling Silver, and Onyx gemstone and beads.  A 5mm Braided leather cord with a double loop sliding sterling silver welded in the back to attach leather and tips. The Hawk has inlaid crushed stone of tourmaline and tiger eye to give a slight contrast to the jet black Onyx. Inlayed in sterling silver welded to the engraved bronze base plate.
 
Onyx stone is believed to have many benefits, including:
 
Protection:
Onyx is believed to protect from negative energy and dark forces. In ancient times, warriors carried onyx to protect themselves from harm. 
 
Emotional well-being: 
Onyx is thought to promote emotional balance, reduce stress, and relieve mental tension. It can also help release negative emotions and past trauma. 
 
Physical healing:
Onyx is believed to aid circulation, improve hearing, and soothe ear pain. It is also thought to strengthen the heart, spleen, kidneys, and nerves. 
 
Decision-making
Onyx is believed to help stimulate the power of good decision-making and promote self-control. 
 
Promotes Spiritual growth
 
Size: just over 2.25 inches tall by 2 inches wide or exactly 59mm by 50mm.
 
16mm deep. 
 
Bolo ends: length: 2.82 in x Dia. .37 in, or Length 71mm x Dia   19mm 
Sterling silver, bronze and onyx with hand crafted sterling wire. 
 
Engraved on the bronze back by maker, Cherokee Silversmith Marcus E. Willams and Made in Tahlequah. 
 
Braided leather cord can be custom cut to fit the users hight formula, or length preferred and permanently attached.
 
This is my very first try at a Bolo Tie, I am pleased with the results. 
Priced at $340.00 with free shipping.
 
Wado, 
 
Marcus
 
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