Alan Kessler Gallery

Navajo Silver Powder Charger and Canteen

A Rare Navajo Silver Powder Charger and Silver Canteen

Made By Naltso Sniye (1845-1895) also known as Jake the Letter Carrier. He delivered the mail between Ft. Wingate and Ft. Defiance.

Length of Charger 7 in Length of Canteen 3 1/4 in

Jake was invited to Washington, DC where he demonstrated the making of a Powder Charger. Dr.Mathews invited Jake.

Provenance: A California Private Collection

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