Important Vintage Hopi Preston Monongye Bear Silver Bolo TieThis is a monumental vintage Hopi silver bolo tie of Smithsonian quality handmade by none other than the famous Preston Monongye! Preston was born in 1927 and quickly became one of the most famous names in Native American jewelry. All serious collectors need to have at least one of his pieces in their collection. Preston taught silversmithing at the Pheonix Indian Center in the 1970's. This piece contains one of his earliest and most rare hallmarks.