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A Rare Example of a Native American Navajo Ladies Saddle from the Late 1800s.

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
A Rare Example of a Native American Navajo Ladies Saddle from the Late 1800s.
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Description: A unique and rare example of a Native American (Navajo) ladies saddle from the late 1800s. How do we know it is a ladies saddle? Because of the saddle horn. Items such as a cradle board was hung on the saddle horn. Navajo men's saddles from this time period usually did not have a saddle horn as it would have be in the way when hunting or fighting. This saddle is handmade and retains most of its original form and decorations. The original hand-bent cedar wood stirrups are even there. The vintage Navajo saddle blanket pictured is included with the saddle. The saddle custom made stand can be included, but only if the buyer makes arrangements to pick it up, we will not ship the saddle stand. Maker: Unknown. Approx Age: Circa Late 1800s. Size: Saddle has about a 14" seat. Condition: Fair for its age. Wear and imperfections expected. At this point, this saddle is in for display only condition. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description. Shipping: There will be a $20 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now without waiting for the auction to end (this option is only available up to 48 hours before the auction starts to close), the “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot. If you would like to end the auction early and pay the high estimate (plus applicable fees), please contact us by phone or email and reference this lot number.