Bow guard

Description

Bow guard (ketoh) of stamped silver with inlaid Knifewing figure in blue gem turquoise, jet, abalone and white clam shell: North America, USA, Southwest, Zuni, attributed to David Tsikewa, 1930s

Museum reference

V.2011.63

Collection

Americas

Object name

Bow guard

Production information

Tsikewa, David, 1930 - 1959 (fl.), Jeweller
Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, USA, North America

Date

1930s

Style / Culture

Zuni

Materials

Silver, Leather, Turquoise, Jet, Abalone shell, White clam shell