Coupled with the heavy amount of wear, the drilled turquoise cab in this new acquisition really sets it apart, I feel.
Please forgive my photos of essentially the same angle. The sun was setting and provided some neat lighting, thought I’d throw it in with the others.
Navajo, ca. 1910-1915, 4" x 2 7/8", 101 grams
Aaron, this is a spectacular ketoh! The design, patina, and wear along with the drilled hole makes this one really stand out. Your photography is book worthy! Is that an antique anvil in the first photo?
Thank you, Tom! I know you appreciate, as well as share, wonderful photography, and your words are very much appreciated.
I understand that not everyone gets excited over the older stuff, but I’m pretty moved by this one, I’m very fond of the drilled turquoise.
It is, it’s part of a small display I’m putting together of older Navajo silversmithing tools. That old stump anvil came from a seller in the Navajo Nation, along with the (barely visible) set of small, handmade stamps in the lower left of the second photo. Those, as well as the dapping punches to the right, have been hiding in other recent photos of buckles. This display is slow going, but I’m dedicated to compiling it with genuine articles, so it will just take time. I should be receiving a pump drill that dates to the 1880’s-1890’s this week!
Great idea, Aaron! Those older tools and stamps can’t be easy to find. It will make a fine display one day. 
Thank you for the encouragement, Tom!
At the rate I’m going, I fear I may well be a part of the display by the time it’s complete.
Whoah! Cool presentation. Love the naturally aged anvil, and weathered stump as display elements for these spectacular pieces, Aaron. Great photography!
Thank you, Mike. I’m glad you guys are enjoying it!
Absolutely beautiful! And I love how you displayed it.
Thank you, @Ziacat!
It’s a sincere hope of mine that noone in the community feels that I’m fishing for compliments.
I simply enjoy sharing in this passion with everyone here and am thankful to @Jason for providing the means to do so.
And I completely enjoy your posts 
I managed to crawl my way out of the ketoh rabbit hole this morning…just barely.
While researching last night, I came across this beauty. It’s published in Elegant Vessels: A Century of Southwest Silver Boxes, a fine publication that’s been discussed previously on the forum.
Navajo silver box, 3 3/4" x 2 5/8" x 1 3/4" tall, repurposed Zuni ketoh lid, channel-set Blue Gem inlay
Dang, that is super nice silverwork and I’m going with Blue Gem.
Thanks for posting it, Aaron!
Duh, I was so engrossed with the box, I didn’t read the description. 
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Tom!
I thought so as well. The stampwork is exceptional, and the piece in it’s entirety is jaw dropping.
No worries, I knew you were focused on the photos 
@Ravenscry, if it makes you feel any better, I looked at the picture, and almost asked you if that was a Ketoh being used for the lid 
Talk about not reading and comprehending, especially since it’s in the Ketoh thread
It is gorgeous, and I’m enjoying looking at it. However even if I had unlimited funds, my turquoise and silver must be wearable
Wow. Very beautiful! Speaking of Sterling stamped boxes…I was bidding on this last night and did not bid high enough. 
This box is by Gary Reeves. The stamping is amazing! Question for the forum…what are some other artists that are known for their stamping? I would like to buy an item with some fantastic stamping. Thanks!
This is beautiful @nanc9354, and a wonderful example crafted by the hands of Sunshine’s older brother. If you dont mind me inquiring, what did it sell for?
I can think of a few…Fred Peshlakai, Hosteen Goodluck, Etsitty Tsosie…I didn’t see mention of cost or items that are easy to find
I second @TAH’s suggestion! Adding as well, anything crafted by the hands of Roger Skeet or his son, Roger Skeet Jr.
Twin Rocks Trading Post (that I’m planning on visiting soon when we are out west) has a cuff that’s close to my size by Sunshine Reeves, and I may be tempted. Although I would like to have some turquoise on it, and this one does not. But we’ll see
And @nanc9354, keep your eyes open, and you can also find some not as well known artists that do wonderful stamping. I was lucky and found several cuffs when we traveled out west. I also have a ring by Darryl Bencenti that has some beautiful stamping - he is known for his repousse work, but also had (I believe he has passed away) some really gorgeous stamp work.
