A NAVAJO SILVER HEADSTALL
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A NAVAJO SILVER HEADSTALL

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A NAVAJO SILVER HEADSTALL
composed of a commercial leather bridle, with nine hand-wrought silver components, each decorated with stamped designs, the two panels on the cheeks with forward projecting notched terminals, surmounted by two large circular conchas, each with stamped and perforated border, stylized ropework, and raised center with chiseled rosette, the slightly convex forehead plaque, featuring repousse elements, and an openwork naja, metal bit attached at bottom
Length: 31½ in. (80 cm.)

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