June 22, 2024 Brian Lebel's Santa Fe Old West Events Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/22/2024
The diamond pattern was frequently used on Yuma bridles, as were the simple black and white colors. The cheeks are wide flat construction with other elements rounded. The small rosette found on Florence bridles is shown on this piece. This is one of the earliest rosettes with the traditional star motif on Arizona prison bridles. The combination of hitched horsehair and braided calf skin is unusual on Arizona pieces. In Horsehair Bridles, Mr. Martin writes "This bridle represents the transition from the made in Yuma prison to what was later to become some of the most innovative bridles made at the prison in Florence, Arizona."
Pictured: Horsehair Bridles by Ned & Jody Martin, page 64, figure 4.34.
Item Dimensions: 24" L.