Description:

North America, Mexico, ca. early 20th century CE. A matched pair of hand-carved, dark wood stirrups of a large boot-shaped form. A lengthy iron strap rests within carved grooves which wrap around the midsection of each stirrup, and terminates in a horizontal iron suspension bar secured with a pair of hemispherical fasteners. Dozens of small X-shaped and V-shaped brass patterns adorn the top of the iron straps and add an elegant decorative appearance. The wooden stirrup portion has a slightly-pointed toe carved in a multi-petaled flower form, with dozens of small, neatly-arranged, nubbin-shaped bulbs accentuating the exterior. The interior of each stirrup is hollow and would have enabled a horse-riding vaquero to securely insert their boot. Size of each: 8.875" L x 5.625" W x 7.25" H (22.5 cm x 14.3 cm x 18.4 cm).

Provenance: private Los Angeles County, California, USA collection

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#136527

  • Condition: Both stirrups have surface wear and minor abrasions commensurate with age and use, small hairline fissures, minor nicks to toes, bases, and tops, and light fading to some carved details. Otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and fine dark-brown patina throughout.

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