Primitive Wooden Pack Saddle With Leather Straps and Iron Rings

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This primitive wooden pack saddle has been beautifully waxed for preservation to a rich, espresso-brown luster that highlights the marks, … Read more This primitive wooden pack saddle has been beautifully waxed for preservation to a rich, espresso-brown luster that highlights the marks, cracks, and wear of time and use, with the leather straps and iron rings still intact on each side. It was most likely worn by pack animals like mules or donkeys to transport loads over rugged terrain in the 19th century, eventually landing in Southern Oregon. See less