Bow Guards were traditionally worn by Native Americans to decoratively protect their inner arm from the arrow fletchings when loosing a bow
hallmarks: TRADEMARK CLEARNUTRIA JOHN B
and took some creative liberties in roughing it up with a little grease and oil and dirt to give it a lived-in and well-loved look to make it ranch ready
c 1940s-50s"
According to the verbal history handed down from previous owners
Bag, Tobacco, Deerskin, Beaded, Vintage, 1437 Size:N/S Bow Guards were traditionally wornA BEADED BEAUTY This little beaded tobacco pouch is crafted by the Pueblo Indians, showcasing their talented craftsmanship. It begins with a deerskin pouch with a flap opening and is embellished with glass beads of light blue, black, red, and white in a geometric pattern with three men standing side by side. Along the bottom of the pouch is a row of short leather fringe, and completed with a long, slender strap. A wonderful piece that has true Native