Saddle Cover with Turkmen Design
Artist
Baluch, Northern Afghanistan (Afghan)
;
Baluch, Northeastern Iran (Iranian)
Date
Late 19th centuryMedium
WoolDimensions
Work : 35 x 41 1/2 in. (88.9 cm x 1.1 m)Credit Line
Gift of Verne Trinoskey and Paula Armintrout TrinoskeyObject Number
2019.25.55
Label
The Turkmen are a Turkic people who live primarily in Turkmenistan, northern Afghanistan and northeastern Iran. They are known as great horsemen and horse decorations play an important role in Turkmen culture. This Baluch weaving derives from a Turkmen prototype and was used to decorate a horse saddle. Because it shows little sign of wear, it is likely that this saddle cover was only used on special occasions. [Caleigh White '2020]
