{"product_id":"ketoh-cast-turquoise-sterling-silver-vintage-private-estate-4441","title":"Ketoh, Cast, Turquoise \u0026 Sterling Silver, Vintage, Private Estate, 4441","description":"\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJAW-DROPPING BEAUTY!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of the ketoh goes back to Navajo archers and the bands they wore to protect their forearms from the snap of their bowstrings.  These stiff leather guards were eventually embellished by Navajo silversmiths with conchos, silver buttons, and turquoise stones. They ceased to be functional archery gear and instead became worn as decorative jewelry.  Old ketohs are highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble D Ranch is pleased to offer this vintage ketoh from a private estate collection. The wide brown leather cuff is adorned with a bold sandcast silver design that boasts a chic turquoise cabochon, set in a serrated bezel. A stunning statement cuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaffiliation: likely Navajo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ematerials: sterling silver, turquoise, leather, sinew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emeasurements: 7 3\/8\" total length 4 1\/4\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweight: 141 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone is secure in its setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural inclusions to stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eabrasions and surface wear commensurate with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esilver has a nice patina with light oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewear from ethnographic use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estyle: JB4441\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ein\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll returns are subject to exchange or store credit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double D Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Turquoise \/ N\/S","offer_id":67812852727870,"sku":"JB4441TurquoiseN\/S","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1289\/0349\/files\/Ketoh_Cast_Turquoise_SterlingSilver_Vintage_PrivateEstate_0174.jpg?v=1794684560","url":"https:\/\/doubledranch.com\/products\/ketoh-cast-turquoise-sterling-silver-vintage-private-estate-4441","provider":"Double D Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}