Pair of Spurs

NameSpurs

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateLate 19th Century

Place madeSanta Fe, Argentina, South America

Place madeCorrientes, Argentina, South America

MediumMetal (silver plate, brass, iron), leather

Dimensions11 × 9 1/16 × 3 15/16 in. (28 × 23 × 10 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2013.22.1ab

Object numberFA.2013.22.1ab

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionPair of spurs with heel part made of silver-plated brass and two leather straps attached to the front with a buckle on one strap. The rowel is iron. The pieces holding the spur teeth have a floral and leaf design. Attached to the top of the back are two chain link sections that clip together. Number "900" stamped into silver.