Pendant from an anquera (leather horse crupper caparison for training young horses)

Culture Mexican

Date1800s

Mediumiron

Dimensions9 cm (3 1/2 in.), 1 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

iron

Object number2014.978

DescriptionMainpiece of "key" form, apparently detached from a bit, to judge by the deformation and irregularity of its loop. From this are suspended 3 "ticklers." Elegantly executed overall, with chiseled decoration on all exterior surfaces.
ProvenanceCollection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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