Horse bridle bit

NameBit

Artist Artist not recorded

Place collectedNew Mexico, United States, North America

MediumMetal

Dimensions(not specified): 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (13.97 x 13.97 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Historical Society of New Mexico, A5.2000.17

Object numberA5.2000.17

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionCentral of three attached movable pieces decorated with etched waves and 8 bronze (brass?) round studs an overall V-shape topped by horizontals. A second piece is a 4 3/4" Circle attached in three places, two with chains and one through a hole. Third piece is a semi-circle with a rope design attached to the center piece by chains to sythe-shaped ends of horizontals.