Horse bridle bit

NameBit

Artist Artist unrecorded

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

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.