When shooting a bow, depending on the bow but more importantly, the anatomy, musculature and skill of the archer, it is possible for the bow string to contact the inside of the arm that is holding the bow. Native Americans were skilled with their bows but with the frequent use for hunting and protection, in all types of weather, in variety of positions and when fatigued, it's easy to see why bow guards and wrist guards were essential. Navajo began making bowguards are early as 1895; some say earlier. The Navajo bowguard is called a ketoh or katoh. It consists of a metal plate affixed to a leather wrist or arm piece. This unique take on the traditional Ketoh / Katoh is the work of Santa Fe master artist Robert Johnson.
Adjustable size via leather closures, fits up to an 8" wrist.