Feels solid in the hand, not overly heavy.  Has a nice, satin-y hand-rubbed patina -- very special.

I know a little of the backstory of it -- it is not new, but was probably made in the 1940s by a young self-taught artist living in the American west.

Please see the pictures for details.  

Note: this item is for the saddle only -- the piece of stone you see in a couple of the pictures is not included.

Thank you for your interest.