Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-1291 | |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Ketoh | |
| Culture | Navajo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona, New Mexico | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Navajo Indian Reservation | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1890-1930 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Silver; Metal: Copper; Leather | |
| Description | Wrist guard comprising sand cast rectangular openwork silver plate with diagonal, horizontal, and vertical crossbars, all filed and stamped with simple cross lines and geometric shapes; Copper fastening loop is soldered in each corner on reverse face of panel, by which the panel is mounted on black leather strap and secured with small leather pegs through the loops; Leather strap has tapered extension at both ends and is secured to wearer's wrist with short leather lacing. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 5.3, Length = 7.7 | |