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Ketoh (wrist guard)

about 1890–1910
Object PlaceArizona
Medium/TechniqueSilver, leather
DimensionsOverall: 4.4 x 6.4 x 8.6 cm (1 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 3 3/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Ruth S. and Bertram J. Malenka and their sons, David J. and Robert C. Malenka
Accession number2008.2010
On View
On view
ClassificationsSilver
Collections
ProvenancePierce Butler (b. 1892 - d. 1973), Hingham, MA; October 27, 1973, Butler estate auction, Auction Barn Galleries of W. Torrey Little, Inc., Marshfield Hills, MA, sold to Bertram J. Malenka (b. 1923 – d. 2018) and Ruth S. Malenka (b. 1926 – d. 2015), Belmont, MA; 2008, year-end gift of Bertram J. and Ruth S. Malenka to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 21, 2009)
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