LARGE George & Lupeta Leekity ZUNI Ketoh Bow Guard Sterling Silver 12 Turquoise

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LARGE George & Lupeta Leekity ZUNI Ketoh Bow Guard Sterling Silver 12 Turquoise:
$737.00

George and Lupita Leekity

Zuni Sterling Silver \"Ketoh\" Bow Guard!

Tufa Cast Sterling with12 Carved-Top Kingman Mine Turquoise Cabochons

Dimensions

Leather 11\" X 4.3\"

Sterling Silver 4.28\" X 2.87\"

Size (as it is set up now) 6.5\"+/-to 8.5\"+/-

It may be adjusted to a much larger or much smaller size by adding holes in the leather

Stamp Signed \"G & L LEEKITY\" and \"STERLING\" on the reverse of theKetoh

188grams =6.04 Troy ounces= Total weight including the leather (leather estimate at 1oz.)

(all measurements are approximate)

The US Quarter (.95\"=24mm) and $100 Bill (2 5/8\"=66mm) X (6 1/8\"=155mm) is for scale

The\"Leekity Ketoh\"

This wonderfulTufa Cast Sterling Silver Ketoh was made by the famousZuni couple George and Lupita Leekity. They have been selling their Cast Sterling Turquoise Cluster Nugget pieces since 1970. Their work can be found in countless museums and galleries.It can also befound in all the major Native Jewelry catalogs and reference books. A few are listed below.This isstamp signed with the correct Hallmark \"G & L LEEKITY\"and \"STERLING\" on the back of the Ketoh. It is guaranteed to be Sterling Silver and authentic.I have found no defects likebroken or loose stones, noticable scratches, etc. on the Ketoh.The large Black Leather set-up is in good conditiion and showssigns of light wear.There is gentle overall wear and lots of warm tarnish on the Sterling Silver. I believe you will be pleased!

This amazing Leekity Ranger Set isfull of character and will be immediatly recognized by many people. When you take a look at the pictures, please inspect the way theSterling Silver has been hand cast into theheavyKetoh piece that contains12 colormatched Kingman MineTurquoisestones that are expertly set and in a very pleasing design.Lupita is the daughter of Horace Iule. Horace was most likely the first Zuni jeweler to use the Silver Casting technique.His daughter Lupita and son-in-law Georgeclearly inherited this masters skill. It is quite remarkable!Your friendsmay compliment you and your taste in Zuni Jewelry.

Thanks!

(If you have an interest in a very similar Ketoh, a LeekityBolo...or a Leekity Buckle/Bolo Set, I also havethem for sale on )

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Recomended Reference Books - Thisartist isreferenced if there is a page # shown below

\"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY I\" - Gregory Schaaf - page 213

\"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY II: A-L\" - Gregory Schaaf- pages 332-333

\"HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST\"- Barton Wright - page 101

\"THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER\" -Billie Hougart - page196