Horse Fly Mask

Name/Title

Horse Fly Mask

Entry/Object ID

5981

Description

These are 2 fly shields that were went on the, forehead of working horses to keep flies out of their nostrils, eyes, and mouth. These are both all leather cut into strips and would have been held by a strap around the back of the head. These fly shields would have been mounted on the bridle on the working horse.

Collection

Animal Husbandry