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Mexican Bolo
 $95.00
Porcelain jasper bolo mounted on sterling silver back. This bolo, 1.75" wide x 2.5" high, is made from the finest porcelain jasper from Mexico. The bolo tips are also sterling silver in the Hogan-style. The cord is genuine braided black leather.
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 This close-up shows the exquisite detail of the "porcelain" pattern in the bolo.
Jasper (SiO2) is an opaque, fine-grained or dense variety of the silica mineral chert. Jasper, long used for jewelry and ornamentation, has a dull lustre but takes a fine polish. Its hardness and other physical properties are those of quartz. Jasper was known as the great "rain-bringer" in the fourth century. Medicinal values were long attributed to jasper, including a belief that wearing it strengthened the stomach. Jasper was also believed to cure gynecological problems. It was thought to drive away evil spirits and protect against snake and spider bites.
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