Early California Bronzes
Standing Californio
edition of 12
20" H x 8" W
$2600
The Standing Californio: has his hair covered with a bandana that is knotted in back. Another bandana is around his neck to pull up over his nose and mouth to protect from dust. He has a knife shoved in his leggings just below the silver buttons. He is carrying a saddle, rope and bit.
Early Californio: The first American working cowboy (circa 1780) training a horse using a hackamore and the first bit. Note the two reins.
Coleada: Tailing the Steer
The Ranchero: was the owner of a rancho in Spanish California. He is riding the first western saddle derived from the Spanish war saddle by adding a horn to use in roping. Note the sundial tapaderos on the stirrups to protect the rider in heavy brush.
Standing Californio
edition of 12
20" H x 8" W
$2600
Early Californio
edition of 30
27" H x 26" W
$8000
Coleada:
Tailing the Steer
edition of 12
14" H x 26" W
$3200
Ranchero
edition of 12
21.5" H x 23" W
$4300