DepartmentLatin America
Stirrups
NameStirrups
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Place madeChile, South America
MediumWood, steel
Dimensions6 5/16 × 11 × 8 7/16 in. (16 × 28 × 21.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the David Thornburg Memorial Collection, A.1977.5.40ab
Object numberA.1977.5.40ab
DescriptionReddish hardwood stirrups have long toes which curl up in wide, heavy return unlike more usual hog-nose style. Geometrical patterns are carved into wood. Steel band is nailed to wood and forms strap.
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