Vintage Navajo Indian Sterling Silver Turquoise Ketoh Bow - Guard Bracelet Mid - Cen
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Classic Vintage Navajo Indian Sterling Silver and Turquoise Ketoh (Bow Guard) or Bracelet, Mid-Century
This vintage ketoh (bow guard) or bracelet is sandcast sterling silver with 5 turquoise stones surrounded with twisted wire, backed with black leather. The leather is threaded through two original copper-wire "keepers" that are soldered vertically to the back of the sterling silver ketoh. The leatherwork is a vintage replacement and has seen some use.
Dim...ensions: Ketoh: 3-1/2" h x 2-1/2" w x 3/8" thick; Leather: 8-1/2" l x 3-1/8" w; Stones range from +/- 3/8" d to 7/16" d (central stone). Total Weight: 123.5 grams/ 4.34 oz.
Condition: Excellent, no damage or repairs. Stones are undamaged. Leather backing is a vintage replacement with some wear.
This vintage ketoh (bow guard) or bracelet is sandcast sterling silver with 5 turquoise stones surrounded with twisted wire, backed with black leather. The leather is threaded through two original copper-wire "keepers" that are soldered vertically to the back of the sterling silver ketoh. The leatherwork is a vintage replacement and has seen some use.
Dim...ensions: Ketoh: 3-1/2" h x 2-1/2" w x 3/8" thick; Leather: 8-1/2" l x 3-1/8" w; Stones range from +/- 3/8" d to 7/16" d (central stone). Total Weight: 123.5 grams/ 4.34 oz.
Condition: Excellent, no damage or repairs. Stones are undamaged. Leather backing is a vintage replacement with some wear.
