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 concha ornament on this Mexican bridle is decorated with the owl motif. The silver technique is called repoussé, used by the best craftsman in Mexico. All mounted on a piteado stitched leather bridle. The beaded horsehair reins are decorated with dyed cotton balls.
Pictured: Bridles of the Americas Vol.1 by Ned & Jody Martin and Robert Bauver, page 4, left photo.
Item Dimensions: 24" L.