Lot Essay
This example is similar to several examples in the Laboratory of Anthropology collections, Santa Fe, and dates from circa 1890-1910 (see Mera, H., 1944, pls 7,8).
Details
A NAVAJO SILVER AND LEATHER HEADSTALL AND BIT
With relief ornament in the form of two converging feathers on the forehead panel, stamped details on side the panels, each cheek ornamented with a serrated circular concha with repoussé rosette and perforated border, the iron bit with circular fixture, horizontal attachment and pierced pendants, 24in. (60.8cm.) long
With relief ornament in the form of two converging feathers on the forehead panel, stamped details on side the panels, each cheek ornamented with a serrated circular concha with repoussé rosette and perforated border, the iron bit with circular fixture, horizontal attachment and pierced pendants, 24in. (60.8cm.) long
Provenance
Olaf Wieghorst, El Cajon
Ernest Beebe, Scottsdale
Ernest Beebe, Scottsdale