16th C. Spanish Colonial Iron Carlanca (Wolf Collar)
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Spanish Colonial, Mexico or possibly Spain, ca. early 16th to early 18th century CE. An iron dog collar known as a carlanca ("wolf collar") used by canines during the early periods of Spanish Colonialism. Multiple iron bars are attached with looped terminals and have large barbs protruding out from their peripheries. Carlancas were used in post-Conquest periods by farmers and ranchers on their dogs to protect their necks from wolf bites and deter future wolf attacks. Size: 6.75" W (17.1 cm)
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection, acquired around 2010; ex-private Mexico City, Mexico collection;
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#155385
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection, acquired around 2010; ex-private Mexico City, Mexico collection;
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#155385
Condition
Light encrustations on some components and minor bending to some barbs, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and great patina throughout.
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16th C. Spanish Colonial Iron Carlanca (Wolf Collar)
Estimate $1,400 - $2,100
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