Description: This is a beautiful "bow guard" or "ketoh." These are mostly worn today as adornments of jewelry, just like a bracelet. It has beautiful sterling silver piece with great designs and a stunning, square cut, turquoise stone. The stone has great matrix. It is set on nice brown leather wrist band that has a nice supple feel to it. This was purchased new many years ago and was never used, it remained in storage for over 40 years!
Maker: Hallmarked Rockin OV the hallmark of Coolidge Nez (1914 - 1973), a Navajo silversmith.
Approx. Age: Late 1960s - early 1970s.
Size: Inside circumference measures approx. 8". 3 5/8" at its widest part and weighs 136.1g.
Condition: Good. Normal wear and minor imperfections expected on used and vintage items.
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