These very skilled hand stamped bow guards or (Ketoh) are a nickel silver and turquoise on black leather straps. There are no holes punched in the leather straps. This gives the buyer the flexibilty to have holes punched to the custom fit of your own individual wrist size.
Bow guards were originally worn by archers as a protective leather wrist guard from bowstring snap. You may see bow guards worn now at ceremonies, pow wows, and they have become very popular as a way of blending traditional craftmanship with todays western fashion. Artist Navajo Rain Hoskie. Unmarked.
*Ciara Western Silver and Company, LLC and Defaid Emporium will not punch holes. We suggest you purchase a leather hole puncher at your local hardware store.
**This item can be purchased in-person at the Defaid Emporium in Snyder, Texas. Ciara Western Silver and Company, LLC items are available exclusively at this location.
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