Man Made Mobile, Early Saddles of Western North America, 1980 conquistador 7cm) deepWeighs approx 2lb 13oz

7cm) deepWeighs approx 2lb 13oz (1

June 1927"The shaft or stock is covered in brown braided leather

The port supports a ring that would pass around the horse's lower jaw to act as a curb

but they are still useable

Inside it is in fair condition

Man Made Mobile, Early Saddles of Western North America, 1980 conquistador 7cm) deepWeighs approx 2lb 13ozThis book was published to coincide with an exhibition at the Renwick Gallery, part of the Smithsonian Institute. It was edited by Richard E Ahlborn. The Smithsonian's website gives this description : This study of early forms of saddles in Western North America features four distinct discussions: major horizons (wide spread appearances of historical prototypes) within the sixteenth through nineteenth centuries; Mexican origins of form and associated