Horse Bridle Ornament

Object number2007.124

Photo CreditPhoto by Tom Joyce

Exhibition HistoryAsheville, North Carolina, Life Force at the Anvil, A Blacksmith's Art from Africa, May 22 - August 28, 1998

Credit LinePartial gift of Tom Joyce and partial purchase with funds from John and Robyn Horn

Dimensions17 x 4 1/2 x 1 in. (43.2 x 11.4 x 2.5 cm)

MediumIron, aluminum

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