"Santa Barbara Bit" by Ernie Marsh

This sculpted Santa Barbara bit is overlaid in sterling silver and features 14k gold stars on both cheeks in addition to 14k gold buttons throughout. The spade mouthpiece is tastefully engraved, as is the cross chain, while the rein chains were handmade by Marsh.

The Traditional Cowboy Arts Exhibition will be available for viewing through November 17, 2024. Ownership of piece transfers to the buyer at time of purchase. Piece will stay on display in the exhibition until November 17, 2024. Shipment will then be arranged with the buyer and buyer is responsible for all shipping fees.

Please note: Buyers shipping or picking up in the state of Oklahoma must pay Oklahoma sales tax. Change of address post-sale may result in additional sales tax fees at buyer's expense. Sales tax exemptions must be presented at time of purchase.

To arrange for shipping, contact Whitney Batres at (405) 838-1953 or wbatres@nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Ernie Marsh has been a professional bit and spur maker for over 30 years. His hardworking background includes ranching, rodeoing and timber felling. He pursued his passion of building bridle bits and spurs with the same serious attitude and desire to learn the skills required. Marsh considers himself fortunate to have had opportunities to gain insight from horsemen and engravers — noted masters of the trade. With his wife, Teresa, Marsh currently resides near Lovell, Wyoming. As a TCAA founding member and a 2016 United States Artists Katie Weitz Fellowship recipient in Traditional Arts, Marsh has influenced the work of many contemporary bit and spur makers.