This Navajo bow guard (Ketoh) makes such a stunning bold bracelet! A bowguard or Ketoh (pronounced "gato") was originally created by the Navajo as a form of wrist protection when hunting. The ketoh kept a bow string from hitting against the wrist when an arrow was shot from the bow. This one dates from 1930-1940. It has a lovely natural turquoise stone, repousse, and stamping on a silver plate that is attached to a dark leather band. It is, of course, unsigned. The dimensions are 4 1/2"L x 3"W (straight across) 8 1/2" circumference (around all the leather on the band) and the stone is 1"L x 3/4"W. When worn, there is no opening, it simply ties in the back with leather straps.

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