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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;journeymagazine, post: 4310558, member: 84&quot;]Found both of these cool, unusual pieces at a local thrift store today - and as usual I need help to know what I have!?</p><p>Can anyone tell me about the saddle? (First, please that it&#039;s not just decorative!) - the work on it is incredible &amp; the pieces are held together with what looks like forged iron? Also a friend at the thrift store told me he thought the back wood --- flaps(?) looked like they are covered with shark skin? (4th photo)</p><p>I also included a photo taken inside so you can see the richness of the wood&#039;s color that I think only comes from age (it&#039;s in 1st reply after all photos)</p><p><br /></p><p>The second piece looks like a primitive shield - and the handle on the back makes me believe it&#039;s more real than decorative, right? I&#039;ve seen decorative ones &amp; they are usually flat in back so they lay flat against a wall &amp; usually not 5 1/2ft tall!&nbsp; Is it real?</p><p>Where is it from?</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you in advance for any information; I appreciate it.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]350612[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]350614[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]350616[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]350617[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]350618[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]350619[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]350620[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]350621[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]350622[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]350623[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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