Wristguard/Ketoh

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Date created: 1890-1920

Culture/People: Diné (Navajo)
Previous owner: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Lender: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Seller: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye); lent to MAI by Joseph Keppler in 1945; purchased by MAI from Joseph Keppler in 1947.
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Place: New Mexico; USA

See related items: Diné (Navajo); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 20/7089
Barcode: 207089.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Wristguard/Ketoh
Media/Materials: Silver, turquoise, commercially tanned leather, hide thong/babiche
Techniques: Hammered, repoussé, cast, bezel-set/stone-setting, stamped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6bb7cd220-ba42-4775-9ed0-39336600ae3b

Record ID: NMAI_221321