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signed CECILIA IULE Large Zuni KETOH Sterling Silver Bow Guard w/13 Turquoise!
signed CECILIA IULE Large Zuni KETOH Sterling Silver Bow Guard w/13 Turquoise!
signed CECILIA IULE Large Zuni KETOH Sterling Silver Bow Guard w/13 Turquoise!
signed CECILIA IULE Large Zuni KETOH Sterling Silver Bow Guard w/13 Turquoise!
signed CECILIA IULE Large Zuni KETOH Sterling Silver Bow Guard w/13 Turquoise!
signed CECILIA IULE Large Zuni KETOH Sterling Silver Bow Guard w/13 Turquoise!
signed CECILIA IULE Large Zuni KETOH Sterling Silver Bow Guard w/13 Turquoise!
signed CECILIA IULE Large Zuni KETOH Sterling Silver Bow Guard w/13 Turquoise!
signed CECILIA IULE Large Zuni KETOH Sterling Silver Bow Guard w/13 Turquoise!
signed CECILIA IULE Large Zuni KETOH Sterling Silver Bow Guard w/13 Turquoise!

signed CECILIA IULE Large Zuni KETOH Sterling Silver Bow Guard w/13 Turquoise!

$ 393.46

Availability: 16 in stock
  • Artisan: Cecilia Iule
  • Country of Manufacture: United States
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: Aside from a light tarnish, this looks like it has been worn very little. Other than very light surface scuffing on the Sterling, I've found nothing to report to you. The Black leather is made of high quality and thick hide. The 13 top-carved Sleeping Beauty Mine Turquoise are all fine and quite secure in their bezels. I believe that you will be pleased with the condition. Please read the description and look at the pictures. Thanks!
  • Metal Purity: .925, Sterling
  • Material: Leather
  • Signed?: Signed
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Main Stone: Turquoise
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Jewelry Type: Bracelets
  • Tribal Affiliation: Zuni

    Description

    signed Cecilia Iule (the daughter of famous Horace Iule)
    Zuni Sterling Silver Tufa Cast Ketoh (Bow Guard)
    13 Large Sleeping Beauty Mine Turquoise, Dramatic Stamp Work!
    Dimensions
    Black Leather 12
    " X 4"
    Sterling Silver 4.46" X 2.85"
    Size as it is set up now 8" and 9" +/-
    May be adjusted to a much smaller size or much larger by adding holes in the leather
    158.3 grams = 5.09 Troy ounces Total weight
    94.6 grams = 3.04 Troy ounces Sterling Silver and Turquoise
    (The Quarter and 0 Bill are for scale and not for sale)
    This wonderful Ketoh was made by the talented Zuni artist Cecilia Iule, the daughter of the famous Horace Iule. It is believed that he was the first Zuni smith to cast silver jewelry. Cecilia's work is featured in may collections, museums and publications. A few of those are listed below. She began her career in jewelry in the 1960's. This Ketoh features 16 large Sleeping Beauty Mine Turquoise that have been carved on top. It was made by Cecilia using the now popular Tufa Casting technique that her father Horace was the primary innovator of in the history of Zuni jewelry. It is guaranteed to be Sterling Silver and authentic.
    This amazing Ketoh is full of character and will may be recognized by many people. There are no defects and the leather is thick and flexible. Of course, it is the Sterling Silver Tufa Cast work and 13 Sleeping Beauty Mine Turquoise stones that steal the show! The Ketoh and its various parts shows only very light signs of wear and the Sterling Silver has a soft tarnish patina. When you wear your Zuni Ketoh others
    may compliment you and your taste in jewelry. It is big but is not huge.
    I have other Navajo and Zuni Ketohs for sale on eBay right now, if you have an interest...
    Thanks!
    Shipping anywhere in the USA is included, of course...
    Recommended Reference Books
    "AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY I" - Gregory Schaaf - page 187
    "AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY II: A-L" - Gregory Schaaf - page 263
    "HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST"- Barton Wright
    "THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER" - Billie Hougart - page 158
    "ZUNI JEWELRY" - Theda and Michael Bassman
    "ZUNI THE ART AND THE PEOPLE VOLUMES 1-3"- Barbara & Ed Bell
    "SILVER + STONE PROFILES OF AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELERS" - Mark Bahti
    (Inventory reference only, "K14")