Phillip NoiseCat, with pieces from the exhibition. Large squash-blossom necklaces are often worn by men, as are ketohs (bow guards), which historically protected archers from string spring-back but today are considered jewelry items akin to bracelets. The ketoh with the square cabochon, made by Luther Aguilar, Santo Domingo, features a wonderful turquoise stone with “spiderweb” style matrix. The ketoh with three stones is Navajo, donated in 1939. Photo by Kitty Leaken.
Phillip NoiseCat, with pieces from the exhibition. Large squash-blossom necklaces are often worn by men, as are ketohs (bow guards), which historically protected archers from string spring-back but today are considered jewelry items akin to bracelets. The ketoh with the square cabochon, made by Luther Aguilar, Santo Domingo, features a wonderful turquoise stone with “spiderweb” style matrix. The ketoh with three stones is Navajo, donated in 1939. Photo by Kitty Leaken.