June 22, 2024 Brian Lebel's Santa Fe Old West Events Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/22/2024
Both grand in stature and regal in artistry, this leather Mexican headstall is adorned with two large 4" round sterling silver floral repoussé pattern conchas near the top and a second super-sized 8” pair by the nose, just above the bit. The headstall is attached to a striking, well detailed Jaguar figural ring bit with silver inlaid spots and rein chains. Over 4000 Jaguars are believed to still roam wild in Mexico, where they remain the most powerful cat in the Americas, once defied across pre-Hispanic civilizations. Made en suite with the Jaguar Bit, this distinctive pair of Jaguar themed Mexican spurs is designed with cut-out figural heel bands, tower-shaped shanks securing a large, open 12-prong rowel. Includes charming Jaguar theme spur straps piteado stitched with Maguey Cactus fiber attached via cat-face swinging buttons. Both pieces are set on custom stands which are included.
Item Dimensions: Headstall w/ Stand: 45" x 8" x 9".