DEEP DIVE COPPER BOLO

Copper Whale Tail Bolo Tie

One of a Kind | Handmade in Alaska

This one-of-a-kind bolo tie is handcrafted from solid copper and finished with layered, intentional verdigris patina to evoke ocean depth, movement, and changing light on water. The circular copper slide features a raised whale tail motif emerging from stylized waves, creating a quiet but powerful narrative of sea, motion, and life below the surface.

The layered patina work gives the piece dimensionality and a sense of place, while the whale tail stands as a symbol of strength, guidance, and connection to the ocean. The bolo is finished with a two-tone braided leather cord and metal bolo tips, offering durability, balance, and comfortable adjustability for everyday wear.

Copper has long held cultural significance among Indigenous peoples of Alaska and the Northwest Coast, associated with strength, protection, wealth, and transformation. As copper ages, it develops character through interaction with the elements — a living material that reflects time and experience. In this piece, the patina is intentional and honored as part of the story.

This bolo tie is designed as a wearable narrative — a contemporary heirloom rooted in coastal life and respect for the natural world. No two pieces are ever exactly alike.

Details

• Solid hand-cut copper bolo slide

• Layered verdigris patina (sealed)

• Raised whale tail motif with wave detailing

• Two-tone braided leather cord

• Metal bolo tips

• Adjustable fit

• One of a kind

• Handmade in Alaska

Artist

Kassandra Aki-Eyre is an Alaska-based artisan and Silver Hand artist. Her work blends contemporary design with traditional and natural materials, drawing inspiration from land, water, and cultural memory. Working with copper, sterling silver, gold-fill, and solid gold — alongside stone, resin, fur, bone, ivory, and other traditional materials — she creates jewelry that honors process, place, and story. Each piece is thoughtfully handcrafted to be both timeless and deeply personal.