Antique Wooden Tibetan Horse Saddle

Description

Antique Rustic Tibetan horse saddle in wood, constructed in five separate pieces and attached with iron staples. The wood shows … more Antique Rustic Tibetan horse saddle in wood, constructed in five separate pieces and attached with iron staples. The wood shows a varied patina from blonde to dark brown, with good wear and glossy areas where contact with skin has given the wood a shine. Typically, this type of saddle is covered with an elaborately embroidered piece of cloth, which both adds comfort as well as colorful style to the saddle. Very nice ethnographic example. This piece was acquired at an estate auction at the historic home of the 1st Mayor of Wilmington, NC less