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Navajo Ketoh Bow Guard Sterling Turquoise Bracelet

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:850.00 - 1,150.00 USD
Navajo Ketoh Bow Guard Sterling Turquoise Bracelet
The lot features a sterling silver and turquoise ketoh bow guard bracelet / cuff from a Navajo silversmith artist. The piece shows a thick black leather cuff with three pieces of sterling silver, a large rectangular piece with old style Navajo stamping and set with a large oval polished cabochon of Turquoise with rich blue coloring, and on either side two bow tie sterling silver conchos with a stamped and repousse stamped / raised design. The back of the leather shows the sterling silver loops with leather strung through securing it to the bracelet and two red dyed leather ties. Truly a fantastic piece. Measures overall (not including ties / fringe) when laid flat 8 5/8"L by 3 1/8"W. The largest silver piece at the center is 3 1/8" by 2.5" and both bow ties are 2" by 7/8". The turquoise is approx. 1.25" by 7/8". Total weight of the ketoh is 86.5 grams.