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19th Century American Hand Carved Wood Horse Head

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American late 19th century hand carved wood head of a horse, stained black, shown wearing a bridal and bit, with mouth open as if in a full gallop. A very handsome piece of sculpture, likely a fragment from a larger piece, now mounted on a custom iron base. Great decoration for the equestrian or lover of horses. Great for mantel display. 16 inches high, 16 wide 5 deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Stained
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some cracking to the wood as seen in photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU803025771152

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