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Traditional Shepherd's Trousseau. Spanish Ethnographic Collection of Pastoral Art. Ca. 1880–1910
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Traditional shepherd's trousseau. Spanish ethnographic collection of pastoral art. Circa 1880–1910. Iron, wood, cork, leather, horn, and plant fiber.
General Description of the Lot
Original ethnographic collection consisting of a large wrought iron cowbell for cattle, retaining its original wooden clapper, natural fiber rope, and a stamped ownership mark. Accompanying the cowbell are a wrought iron fire flask with its original leather cover, a cork bowl carved from a single piece, a wooden spoon carved entirely from a single piece with incised geometric decoration and a serrated edge, and a shepherd's cup made of natural horn with a closed base formed by a disc of the same material, featuring hand-incised decoration and iron wire handles for hanging.
This is a cohesive collection made with traditional materials—iron, wood, cork, horn, leather, and plant fiber—that bears the marks of a long history of use. All the pieces exhibit a magnificent natural patina, the result of daily outdoor work and the passage of time, without any alterations that detract from their authenticity. This collection is of great interest to collectors of ethnography, those seeking quality rustic decor, or interior design projects looking to incorporate objects with history and character.
1. Cowbell
Original antique cowbell, made entirely of wrought iron, retaining its original wooden clapper and natural fiber rope. Its dimensions and construction indicate that it was intended for livestock, producing a deep, resonant sound characteristic of this type of traditional piece.
Measurements:
• Height: 24 cm
• Base diameter: 10 cm
The body bears a hand-hammered rural ownership mark/stamp, typical of traditional, non-standardized production, which adds to the piece's unique character.
It retains an attractive natural patina acquired after years of use and exposure to the elements, maintaining the honest and authentic appearance characteristic of traditional tools. It shows no signs of intervention or restoration, having only been stabilized and protected with museum-quality wax.
2. Fire Starter with Sheath
This inseparable duo is an excellent example of traditional fire-making methods used before the widespread adoption of lighters.
An original antique wrought iron fire starter, accompanied by its original leather sheath, forms a set used daily in pastoral and rural settings.
The fire starter has a simple and robust construction, typical of tools designed for continuous use, retaining an attractive patina of age resulting from the passage of time. The sheath, made of hand-stitched leather, retains its button closure and shows the natural wear from use, without losing its structural integrity.
3. Shepherd's Horn Cup
An antique shepherd's cup, crafted from a natural horn, used for carrying liquids and storing small everyday items, such as a whetstone. It retains all its original features.
The piece boasts meticulous decoration achieved through hand-incised carvings that cover almost the entire exterior surface. It preserves its original base, closed by a perfectly fitted horn disc, as well as two iron wire handles that allowed it to be suspended from a belt or satchel, facilitating its transport during shepherding days.
4. Shepherd's Spoon
An antique spoon carved entirely from a single piece of wood, handcrafted. It features a deep bowl and a handle decorated with incised geometric motifs, finished with a serrated end that demonstrates the care taken in its creation, beyond its utilitarian function. This spoon is a lesson in functionality, the beauty of simplicity, and craftsmanship, all condensed into an everyday object.
The surface retains a soft patina of use, with the wear characteristic of a piece used for years, maintaining its authenticity and the character of traditional shepherding tools.
An original piece of significant ethnographic interest, representative of the shepherd's material culture, where functionality and craftsmanship combine in an everyday object of great simplicity and beauty.
5. Cork Bowl
An antique bowl handcrafted from a single piece of cork, made by hollowing out a thick block of bark. Its construction reflects the shepherding tradition, where the use of natural materials resulted in lightweight, durable utensils perfectly adapted to life in the countryside.
It retains its original structure, with a natural-textured exterior and an interior carefully smoothed for use. It features an attractive patina acquired over time and the signs of prolonged use, without any restorations or interventions that would alter its authenticity.
This is an authentic set of traditional pastoral art, functional and highly collectible, ideal for both ethnographic collections and interior design projects with soul and character.
** The photographs form part of the description.
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Original Lot of Pastoral Ethnography. Traditional Shepherd's Outfit. (Ca. 1880–1910). Iron, Wood, Cork, Leather, Rope.
General Description of the Lot
Original ethnographic set composed of a large hand-forged iron cowbell for cattle, retaining its original wooden clapper, natural fiber rope and a stamped ownership mark on the body.
Accompanying the cowbell are a forged iron fire striker with its original leather sheath, a cork bowl carved from a single piece, a wooden spoon carved entirely from a single piece with incised geometric decoration and a serrated terminal, and a shepherd's horn vessel made from natural horn with a base closed by a disc of the same material, featuring hand-incised decoration and iron wire loops for suspension.
This is a homogeneous set made from traditional materials—iron, wood, cork, horn, leather and vegetable fiber—that preserves the traces of a long working life. All the pieces display a magnificent natural patina, the result of daily outdoor use and the passage of time, without alterations that detract from their authenticity.
A set of great interest for ethnographic collectors, high-quality rustic decoration or interior design projects seeking to incorporate objects with history and character.
1.- Cowbell
Original antique cowbell, made entirely of hand-forged iron, retaining its original wooden clapper and natural fiber rope. Owing to its dimensions and construction, it corresponds to a cowbell intended for large livestock, with the deep, resonant tone characteristic of this type of traditional piece.
Measurements:
• Height: 24cm
• Base diameter: 10 cm
The body bears a hand-struck rural ownership mark/seal, characteristic of traditional non-standardized production, which adds an element of identity to the piece.
It retains an attractive natural patina acquired through years of use and exposure to the elements, preserving the honest and authentic appearance characteristic of traditional implements. It has undergone no interventions or restorations, having only been stabilized and protected with the application of museum-grade wax.
2.- Fire Striker with Sheath
This inseparable pair constitutes an excellent testimony to traditional fire-making systems prior to the widespread use of lighters.
Original antique forged iron fire striker, accompanied by its original leather sheath, forming a set for everyday use in pastoral and rural life.
The fire striker features a simple and robust construction, characteristic of implements designed for prolonged use, retaining an attractive aged patina acquired through the passage of time. The sheath, made of hand-stitched leather, retains its fastening button and shows the natural wear resulting from use without losing its structural integrity.
3.- Shepherd's Horn Vessel
Antique shepherd's vessel made from a natural horn, intended for carrying liquids and storing small everyday implements, such as a sharpening stone. It retains all of its original elements intact.
The piece features carefully executed hand-incised decoration covering almost the entire exterior surface. It retains its original base, closed by a perfectly fitted horn disc, as well as two iron wire loops that allowed it to be suspended from a belt or shepherd's bag, facilitating its transport during days spent tending livestock.
4.- Shepherd's Wooden Spoon
Antique spoon carved entirely by hand from a single piece of wood. It features a deep bowl and a handle decorated with incised geometric motifs, finished with a serrated terminal that demonstrates the care devoted to its making, beyond its purely utilitarian function.
This spoon is a lesson in functionality, in the beauty of simplicity and in traditional craftsmanship, embodied in an everyday object.
The surface retains a soft patina usage, with the wear expected from a piece used over many years, preserving its authenticity and the character of the traditional utensils of pastoral life.
An original piece of remarkable ethnographic interest, representative of the shepherd's material culture, where functionality and craftsmanship are combined in an everyday object of great simplicity and beauty.
5.- Cork Bowl
Antique bowl artisanally carved from a single piece of cork, produced by hollowing out a thick block of bark. Its manufacture belongs to the pastoral tradition, where the use of natural materials gave rise to light, durable utensils perfectly adapted to life in the countryside.
It retains its original structure intact, with its naturally textured exterior and a carefully hollowed interior for use. It displays an attractive patina acquired through the passage of time and the marks of prolonged use, with no restorations or interventions that alter its authenticity.
We are presented with an authentic set of traditional pastoral art, functional and highly collectible, ideal both for ethnographic collections and for interior design projects with soul and character.
**The photographs form part of the description.
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ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialLeather, Iron, WoodNumber of items5Height45 cmWidth30 cmDepth30 cm
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