Select Page

Collections

Collections Menu
Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2020 School for Advanced Research.

Spurs

Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2020 School for Advanced Research.

Spurs

Date: 2002-2003
Artist or Maker: Mike Bird-Romero (b. 1946)
Medium: sterling silver | turquiose (Blue Gem Mine)
Credit Line: Gift of the artist, 2003.
Object Number: SAR.2003-26-1AB
Not on view
DescriptionPair of silver spurs inset with high-grade Blue Gem turquoise. One can tell the left spur from the right by looking at the "wheel" decoration, which is more ornate on the exterior. Silver has been molded into shape and is decorated with stamped designs. Two button-like clips with inset turquoise are on the front of each spur. Two small cones dangle from turquoise bezels on either side of center of wheel.
In Collection(s)
The Indian Arts Research Center, in collaboration with Native American community scholars, strives to present accurate collections records. Records may be updated as new information becomes available and is reviewed with the Native American community having cultural affinity to particular items. Please write to iarc@sarsf.org if you have questions or concerns related to the documentation.