Native American Horse Gear: A Golden Age of Equine-Inspired Art of the Nineteenth Century
By: E. Helene Sage.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing; Schiffer
Published: July 13, 2012
Place of publication: Atglen, PA
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780764342103
Description: Here is the first book to cover all aspects of Native American equine tack/equipment as a single subject. It focuses on the equipment used by 19th century tribal men and women of North America. The dominant role of horses in these peoples' lives was reflected in the beautiful, practical, and artistic accoutrements made to decorate their prestigious and powerful animals. 

With informative text and over 200 beautiful color photos, readers will explore geographical locations and tribal characteristics, techniques, and materials used to create often beautiful horse gear. Equipment covered includes bridles, saddles, saddle blankets, saddlebags, breastcollars and cruppers, quirts, masks, and equine imagery in utilitarian objects.

Cultural areas explored include the Plains, Prairie, Great Basin, Plateau, and the Southwest. Information essential to understanding variations in forms and decorative motifs amongst tribes, including trade relations and familiarization and varying geographical conditions, have also been discussed.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 155-160.
Table of contents: title: Introduction --; title: Equine Equipment used by Native Americans --; title: Bridles --; title: Saddles and Saddle Blankets --; title: Breastcollars and Cruppers --; title: Quirts --; title: Saddlebags --; title: Masks and Neck Drapes --; title: Equine Imagery in Utilitarian Objects --; title: Summary and Conclusion.