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Unique Personal Collection of Navajo Finery

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Unique Personal Collection of Navajo Finery
a) Early 1870s bridle with wide side panels. These early bridles were copied from the early Plains wide-band German silver styles. The style of decoration, and rocker engraving, is a Plains influence. The bit is all original and if not Navajo made, certainly decorated with stamp work by a Navajo. The bit was probably made in New Mexico between 1860s to 70s. The naja is a later replacement. The bridle has 3 3/4” conchos, the bit has a 8 1/2” wide chain bar. Overall 10” from top of the half breed to the bottom of the chain;
Ex: Russell Foutz Collection / Jay Evetts Collection
b) Stunning eagle bit with 2 1/4” conchos topped with turquoise stones. 2 1/2” wide cheeks with spread eagle cut iron. Full overlay of sterling engraved in classic Navajo style. Early Southwestbraided reins attached with leather popper. These are quite rare and date circa 1920s to 30s;
For reference see page 186 of “Indian Silver Jewelry of the Southwest,” by Frank and Holbrook.
c) Spurs by A.H. Hardy, marked 1944 for Jimmie and AH Hardy. Heavy sterling 1 1/2” swelled bands with 2 3/8” long shanks holding a 2 1/4”, 8 point rowel. Tooled leather period straps;
d) Single loop Holster of brown and white hair-on cowhide with fringe and Navajo conchos. Included is a Colt Lightning .38 cal., 4 1/2” barrel, blue. Well used with 30% finish. #108654. The holster is 11” total;
e) Medicine Bag with shoulder strap and concho decoration. 22 1/2” overall with a 5? 1/2” x 6 1/2” bag. Flap held by 2, 1” cone buttons. Attachments decorated with abalone on one side and turquoise on the other. Circa 1920s;
f) Cotton Navajo woven cinch is 27” long by 5”. Circa 1920s.

Provenance: Private New Mexico Collection (circa 1900-1940s)

Custom stands are included.