{"product_id":"alonzo-mariano-guardian-of-the-four-winds-kachina-bolo-tie","title":"Alonzo Mariano “Guardian of the Four Winds” Kachina Bolo Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bolo like this is more than Western wear—it’s a piece of wearable sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted by acclaimed Hopi silversmith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlonzo Mariano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this striking sterling silver bolo features an intricately layered Kachina figure crowned by a dramatic feather headdress, symbolizing the spiritual messengers who bring rain, blessings, and balance between the natural and sacred worlds. Every feather, scroll, and hand-cut detail showcases Mariano’s unmistakable craftsmanship and mastery of dimensional silverwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspended below the Kachina is a second carved figure set with a vibrant natural turquoise cabochon, adding movement, symbolism, and a brilliant flash of Southwestern color. Mounted on a traditional hand-braided black leather cord with sterling silver tips, the composition is bold without sacrificing elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly the kind of Alonzo Mariano work collectors seek—architectural, deeply symbolic, and unmistakably handcrafted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alonzo Mariano (Hopi)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling silver, natural turquoise, braided leather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMotif:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kachina with feathered headdress and suspended guardian figure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-fabricated sterling silver bolo with sterling tips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent vintage condition with beautiful natural patina\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ve always loved Kachina imagery because every figure represents something bigger than itself. This one feels like a guardian watching over the journey ahead. Mariano didn’t just make a bolo—he created a tiny monument you can wear. It’s one of those pieces that starts conversations before anyone even asks who made it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47643424719025,"sku":null,"price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/9641\/files\/241D7A5A-F78D-47EE-BA28-58DA089290DE.jpg?v=1782569536","url":"https:\/\/hespera.com\/products\/alonzo-mariano-guardian-of-the-four-winds-kachina-bolo-tie","provider":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}