Early Navajo Silver Headstall with Steer Head Design

This historic Navajo silver headstall (ca. 1900) is an exceptional example of early Southwestern Native American equestrian artistry, featuring a highly expressive central steer head design. Hand-wrought from heavy-gauge coin or sterling silver, the prominent browband plaque is masterfully repoussé-stamped and chased to form the stylized longhorn features, complete with a central fan motif and textured horns. Suspended directly below the steer's muzzle is a beautiful crescent-shaped naja, later replacement, accented by stylized hands at its tips. The headstall is complete with matching fluted silver conchos at the temples, stamped cheekpiece plates, and a bit, all mounted on its original vintage leather bridle strapping. Size: 21" OAH (25" Stand Height) Circa: mid to late 20th Century Please contact us, shown below, for more information. FREE SHIPPING IN THE CONTINUOUS UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Customers not located in the U.S. or Canada please contact us for shipping information