Vtg Navajo Sterling Silver Untreated Turquoise Ketoh Leather Bow Guard Cuff 40g

Traditional Navajo Ketoh (Bow Guard) Wrist Cuff  Metal:  Sterling Silver (Hand-stamped & Repoussé design) Stone:  100% Natural, Untreated Turquoise with organic dark matrix Base Material:  Genuine Black Leather with 4 Stamped Silver Side Conchos.  Total Weight:  40 Grams (includes silver, stone, and leather) Silver Center Plate Dimensions: 2.25 Tall x 1.50 Wide Total Leather Length: 8.00 Long   Era: Vintage Mid-Century (Estimated 1950s-1970s) Fastening: Traditional adjustable leather lace-up tie closure (Fits most adult wrists)  Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic vintage Navajo (Dinē) Ketoh (bow guard) leather cuff bracelet. This piece features a heavy-gauge, hand-wrought sterling silver shield beautifully adorned with traditional hand-stamped geometric patterns, stylized arrows, and repoussé detailing. At the center sits a stunning, vibrant natural untreated turquoise stone with a deep, organic matrix, securely held by a classic serrated bezel.  The silver plaque is securely mounted onto a thick, durable black leather cuff accented by four fluted silver side conchos. This is an excellent, substantial piece of wearable Southwestern history, perfect for collectors of classic Old Pawn style Native American jewelry.   Condition: Never been worn. Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful, natural aged patina on the silver. The leather is thick, intact, and perfectly supple for wear. The natural turquoise stone is secure in its setting.   Please review all high-resoluti