STERLING SILVER Turquoise NAVAJO HORSE HEADSTALL Signed

Offered here is a classic silver Navajo headstall made by the accomplished silversmith Hubert Cayatineto of Crownpoint, New Mexico.  It is signed by the artist with an HC and stamped Sterling.  The American Indian headstall ornamentation consists of 17 individual handmade pieces.  There are two cheek strap slides on each side that measure 2 @ 1” x 4 ½” and 2 @ 1” x 3”.  The “horns” or tips on each side measure approx. 5” long.  The lower oval Conchos on each side are 2” x 1 ½” and the upper larger round Conchos measure 2 ½” in diameter.  The ornaments on the bridle brow band total 5 pieces.  The two to each side measure 1” x 1 ½” and the center piece with the turquoise stone measures 3” x 1 1/8”.  The Conchas are all hand cut, hand shaped and hand die stamped.  All of the slide pieces and horns are very simply decorated using a hand punch and chisel.  The buckle and keeper on the throat latch are also decorated with hand die stamps and a chisel.  The good quality, black headstall leather is ¾” and the throat latch is ½”, secured with cordovan brown ¼” lacing.  We did not polish any on this nice piece to leave the patina in place.  The whole piece is in unused condition.  We collected it out of a Farmington, New Mexico pawnshop in 2004.  It is the last headstall we have to offer so don’t let this fantastic piece of Native American equine jewelry get away.  Horse not included.

…Through the years, quality Native American art work such as blankets, rugs and jewelry have always done very well in holding or increasing in value during uncertain economic times. 

We are now accepting consignments of authentic Native American weavings, jewelry & quality cowboy items to sell here on eBay.  If you have one piece or a collection that you would like to turn into cash, consider letting us sell it for you.  We will write a professional description and take quality photos to market your item on eBay.  We’ll pay the eBay/Paypal fees and have a sliding scale for the commission.  If you are interested in learning more, please call or email us to discuss.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express through Paypal. When paying by PayPal, we will NOT ship to an unconfirmed address.  We ship pronto after receiving cleared payment. Buyer is required to pay postage & insurance.  We will gladly reduce shipping costs on multiple items paid for same day or within an agreed upon time frame if it is feasible to pack them together.  We will then invoice you with the newly adjusted shipping fees which are usually much cheaper than shown on the shipping calculator.  Please ask all questions and/or for more photos before end of auction.  Shipping choices shown below are the only way we will ship internationally. Canadian winners must provide phone number with payment when shipping by UPS. 

We have been offering Navajo weavings on eBay since 1999 and we invite you to review our feedback.  Feel free to email or call us in New Mexico (575) 278-2400, with any questions or concerns.  (We do not do email appraisals or opinions on weavings unless we have the item in our hands, by appointment.)  We do not charge a handling fee nor a buyer’s premium.  We do not end auctions early to sell to email offers, but we will consider Best Offers by phone or email after an item has ended without meeting the reserve.  If a price can be worked out, then we can set up a Buy It Now for you.  (When emailing, please include your email address in the text of your message.)  We are always listing more items on eBay each Thursday night at 8 pm MT with them going off at 8 pm MT each Sunday night.  Our quick access address here on eBay is www.ranchfolks.net. Click on the me icon by our above feedback number for a link to our Navajo Rug Company’s website.  +++  Be sure to add us to your favorites list  and then check out our other items that will always include old Navajo rugs and blankets!  We are proud to be Lifetime Members of NBSSCA - The National Bit, Spur & Saddle Collectors Association where the mission is to preserve & protect our Western Heritage.  …….Your satisfaction is highly valued with us…