Frank Patania, JR. (B.1932) Sterling Silver, Hardstone Mask & Turquoise Bolo Tie

Lot description

Southwest sterling silver bolo tie, Frank Patania, Jr. (Santa Fe, New Mexico, b.1932), Mexican Pre-Columbian style carved hardstone mask, oval cabochon spiderweb turquoise, silver-tone metal bolo tips, braided black leather cord, ornament marked sterling/ conjoined FP with crossbar, bolo ornament only: approx 2.5"h, 1 5/8"w, 79.5 grams (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: the collection of a psychiatrist who taught at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas in the 1960s and went on to become a founding faculty member of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he taught thousands of doctors over a career into the 2000s. The doctor amassed his collection over several years with dedication, care, a critical eye for detail, and cultural appreciation. He wore most of the pieces once or twice during a lecture, exam or office hours and then stored them for his collection NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE