The was among the many pieces that I purchased from a freind. I can see any markings because it is attached to the leather band. I just wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts about this interesting piece.
Thank you,
Darryl
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Hi joe. I tend to think of this style of Ketoh as “old school style.” The repouseé work imitates the old Navajo silverwork style. Just like with bolo ties, the leather wrist band can be replaced, so we shouldn’t necessarily look to that as an indicator of its age. Although I think it has some age to it, I don’t see this Ketoh dating any time prior to the 50’s or 60’s. Im sorry I don’t have any facts to back up this statement, it just doesn’t have the right “look” that older Ketoh do. The turquoise is beautiful and I love the silver accents added to the sides of the wristband. I think this is a great purchase!
This is made by Navajo silversmith Herman Smith. The stone is a piece of Royston and I can’t imagine it being any older than 20 years (Herman is probably early 50s). It is called a bow guard. Seems like these are mid 300s to 400 new.
Jason and everyone else, thank you for the help
that you have given me, it is greatly appreciated.