South America, Chile, ca. 19th century CE. A skillfully carved pair of wooden stirrups worn by Chilean cowboys known as huasos, each with an iron band around its midsection surmounted by a suspension bar and leather strap. The decorative implements present pointed, upward-curving toes with abstract relief motifs, while the iron band is embellished by geometric patterns in lustrous nickel silver. Each sturdy leather strap features a metal suspension ring for attaching to the saddle. Generally found in Chile's central valley, huasos are an important part of Chilean folkloric culture and play a vital role in parades, fiestas, holidays, and popular music. Size of larger (both about the same): 6.2" L x 4.7" W x 16.5" H (15.7 cm x 11.9 cm x 41.9 cm)

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960's

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#174237

Some light surface wear with some nicks and abrasions to wood and natural age fissures to leather. Otherwise, both are intact and excellent with rich patina and nicely preserved decoration.