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Cowboy Spurs – History and Lineage

Cowboy Spurs – History and Lineage

Posted by Jim Olson on Oct 27th 2022

Spurs! Are they simply a tool used as a signal between horse and rider? Are they cowboy bling to be shown off and collected? Or perhaps instruments of torture? Depending on how they are used—and wh … read more
Collector’s Corner The Importance of Provenance

Collector’s Corner The Importance of Provenance

Posted by Jim Olson on Aug 27th 2021

One picture of Billy the Kid is worth over 2 million dollars. Another is hardly worth anything. The difference—provenance!According to the dictionary, the word Provenance is a noun which means: 1. ORI … read more
Collector's Corner Chief's Blankets

Collector's Corner Chief's Blankets

Posted by Jim Olson on Jun 11th 2021

Although historically the Navajo people never really had any one person recognized as a “Chief” per-se, they are well known for their “Chief’s” blankets. A Chief’s blanket was said to be called s … read more