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LUXURY ASSET AUCTION: Featuring Choice Property from the Collection of Al and Carol Cali
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 21
Early 20th Century Prison-Made Hitched Horsehair Headstall
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A colorful and well-preserved example of Western prison art, likely made at Arizona’s Florence State Prison. The headstall is hitched in dyed horsehair—white, black, bright pink, and grey-green—with geometric patterns and matching tassels, affixed to a classic Western curb bit. Such examples were crafted by inmates with great patience and skill, often for trade or sale.
Length: 27 in.
Provenance: Al and Carol Cali Collection.
Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx for $75 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing).
Excellent.
Condition
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