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SKU: 220726-133

Navajo Sterling Silver Bridle with Reins

$2,800.00

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ca. 1960 - 1970

Typical Bridal Sizes

Hand Crafted from Sterling Silver, Leather, Horse Hair and 8 Turquoise Stones Is a Complete Set 1 Turquoise Per Concho - 2 - 1 Turquoise Naja, 5 Turquoise on Breast Plate Sterling Silver

Excellent Condition

A Navajo sterling silver bridle with reins is a traditional piece of Native American horse tack crafted by Navajo (Diné) silversmiths. These elaborate headstalls (the main part of the bridle) blend functionality with intricate artistry, often featuring hand-stamped sterling silver overlays on leather straps, conchas (round or oval silver discs), and a prominent naja (crescent-shaped pendant) on the browband.

The naja traces its origins to Moorish designs via Spanish colonial influence, symbolizing protection against the evil eye. Many pieces include turquoise accents, repoussé work, and stamped patterns. Reins are typically leather (sometimes braided or extended), and the bit may be iron or silver-inlaid. These bridles range from late 19th-century antiques to mid-20th-century vintage works, often collected as museum-quality art rather than everyday use.

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: Navajo

Year Range: 1950 - 1975

Region: Southwest

Shipping

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