**Originally Listed At $300**

Western Europe, Spain, ca. late 20th century CE. A colorful and whimsical donkey bridle made from leather, embroidered textile, wool yarn, and braided straw. The thick braided straw creates a cupped muzzle that fits over the donkey's snout and flared eye blinders help guide the animal while on busy streets. The rest of the straps and cute horn with a straw tassel are merely aesthetical, with bright hand stitched threads and yarn tassels. Burro taxis are a popular tourist attraction in Mijas Pueblo, with colorful livery saddles or carts, they are an attractive and quaint form of transportation. The so-called taxi service arose in the mid-20th century, tourists would pose for photographs or pay the workers to take a quick ride on their charming work animals. Size: 21" L x 9" W (53.3 cm x 22.9 cm)

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

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#174271

Intact like new condition.