DepartmentLatin America

Saddle

NameSaddle

Artist Artist not recorded

Date19th century

Place madeBolivia, South America

MediumWood, rawhide, metal (silver), fabric, metal, leather

Dimensions10 1/4 x 12 1/4 x 18 in. (26.035 x 31.115 x 45.72 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Eloisa Brown Jones, A.1972.15.2

Object numberA.1972.15.2

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionSaddle frame covered with rawhide. Cantle (back) is faced with silver engraved in typical Bolivian designs of leaves, the space between the rim and bottom is filled with shiny black oilcloth. Three small rings hang from tiny attachments on the cantle, one with a small leather strap still attached. The pommel (front) is higher and comes to a rounded tip.