Horse's bridle piece
Medium:Glass beads, metal, and wool tassels on cord
Geography: Mexico
Date: 1850-1920
Object number: 2002.19.19
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. W. Kent Newcomb. Certified by the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board under the terms of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act. Attestée par la Commission canadienne d'examen des exportations de biens culturels en vertu de la Loi sur l'exportation et l'importation de biens culturels.
DescriptionOn the strap of this bridle piece, the
eagle flanked by lions — a reference to Aztec glory before Spanish colonization
— symbolized the rebranding of the Mexican Republic as an independent nation.
Showy rather than functional, this was probably used for parades and gala
events. Glass beads, metal, and wool tassels on cord.
