Signed Vintage Bear Scrimshaw Southwestern Bolo Tie

A distinctive vintage Southwestern bolo tie featuring a detailed hand-engraved bear portrait set within an ornate rectangular silver-tone frame.

The central ivory-colored panel is decorated in a fine scrimshaw-style technique, with dense linework creating the bear’s fur, expression, and dimensional shading. A small artist signature is visible beneath the bear illustration, adding further character and collectible interest to the piece.

The surrounding frame features twisted rope detailing, applied scrollwork, leaf motifs, a floral accent at the top, and hand-worked decorative stamping along the edges. A black braided leather cord and elongated metal tips complete the classic bolo construction.

This is a highly individual statement piece with strong vintage character, intricate craftsmanship, and a bold Western presence.

Item Type: Bolo Tie
Style: Vintage Southwestern / Western
Design: Bear Scrimshaw-Style Portrait
Material: Silver-tone metal
Center Panel: Ivory-colored engraved material
Artist Mark: Small signed inscription visible beneath bear illustration
Cord: Braided black leather
Bolo Tips: Long silver-tone metal tips
Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with natural patina, surface wear, oxidation, and age-related character consistent with an older handcrafted piece.

Please Note: The exact identity of the signed artist has not been independently confirmed. Iron & Iris does not attribute this piece to a specific artist, tribe, or metal content without supporting provenance or visible hallmarks. The central panel is described as ivory-colored engraved material and is not represented as natural ivory. Vintage jewelry may show wear, patina, oxidation, scratches, and minor irregularities consistent with age and prior use.

SKU: IRI-VTG-BEAR-BOLO-1003

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