January 26, 2024 Brian Lebel's Old West Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/26/2024
A semi-contemporary Navajo bridle done in the traditional old style. Turquoise insets throughout, silver with border stamping and oval rosettes. Decorative frontlet with a very stylized naja. The bit is a standing American eagle with full silver overlay. Navajo bits with silver overlay are quite rare. Circa 1960s.
Provenance: Richardson Trading Post, Gallop, NM
Pictured: "Bridles of the Americas - Vol. 1: Indian Silver" by Ned & Jody Martin, page 124