Cochiti JOE H. QUINTANA Sterling Silver Huge Turquoise Ketoh Bow Guard Bracelet
Item History & Price
See our other Sterling Silver JewelryCheck out my other items!Is This IMPORTANT Native American CHOCHITI Ketah from Master Artisan..... Joseph H. Quintana (Native American - Cochiti 1915-1991)
Provenance: From the Estate of Irma Bailey. Irma passed away in 2012 at the age of 95. A friend and supporter of the Peabody Museum in New Mexico, she had employed Joseph Quintana at her shop in the 1960's - Early 70's. Part of her collection is shown the book she wrote, J...oe H. Quintana: Master in Metal.See our other Joseph H. Quintana pieces from Irma's estate. Check out my other items!
About this Fantastic Joseph Quintana Sterling Silver Bow Guard.circa 1965 Ketoh Bow Guard.Massive Gem Quality Turquoise Slab is Absolutely STUNNING!Stone Mounted on a Lightly Convex, Stamped Sterling Silver with a Scalloped BorderOriginal Leather & LaceSmall silver tag attached on leather lace, inscribed JHQ 3 (unsigned Ketoh, tag added)Quintana Master Craftsmanship is Second to None
LARGE Sterling mount measures over 4 inches long and 3 1/4 inches wide.Turquoise Stone measures 3 inches by over 2 inches wide.Leather measures 9 x 4 inches.
Total Weight 193.6 grams.In Excellent - Very Good Vintage Condition with Some Wear to the Leather. This piece was taken care of, the leather is not dried out and is still subtle. Please see photo's to best see condition . Exceptional RARE FIND.
MUSEUM QUALITY RARE ONE OF A KIND PIECE. YOU WON'T FIND OTHER ONE LIKE THIS.Great Addition to your Special Collection. MUST SEE !!!30 Day Money Back Guarantee if not as Described.
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