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Ketoh (wrist guard)
Possibly by: Beshthlagai-ithline-athlsosigi (Slender Maker of Silver) (died 1916)
Native American, Diné [Navajo]
about 1890–1910
Object Place: Arizona, Southwest
Medium/Technique
Silver, leather
Dimensions
Overall: 4.4 x 6.4 x 8.6 cm (1 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth S. and Bertram J. Malenka and their sons, David J. and Robert C. Malenka
Accession Number2008.2010
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionBowguard with silver plaque with precision repousse and stamp work, mounted on a commercial leather strap.
ProvenancePierce Butler (b. 1892 - d. 1973), Hingham, MA; October 27, 1973, Butler estate auction, Auction Barn Galleries of W. Torrey Little, Inc., Marshfield Hills, MA, sold to Bertram J. Malenka (b. 1923 – d. 2018) and Ruth S. Malenka (b. 1926 – d. 2015), Belmont, MA; 2008, year-end gift of Bertram J. and Ruth S. Malenka to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 21, 2009)