Reference Articles
Among the missions of High Noon is providing our patrons with easy access to in-depth information about the fine art and Western craftsmanship that brings us to this site. We hope you find this information useful and enjoyable.
 Quirts & Riatas
Collectible Craftsmanship in Tools of the Cowboy Trade
By Linda Kohn Sherwood
High Noon Western Americana
Cowboys & Indians Magazine, September 2007
Next to the horse and the hat, much of what creates the romantic aura of the cowboy is the rest of his gear. The poetic nature of the horseman’s trappings has long inspired stanza and verse, drawing and painting. READ MORE>>
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The Horsehair Bridle: Pure American Folkart
By Linda Kohn & Joseph Sherwood
High Noon Western Americana
Los Angeles, CA When collectors think of “Folk-art” images if Amish quilts, duck decoys and Navajo rugs come to mind. However, one of the finest and rarest of the American textiles, the HORSEHAIR BRIDLE, is often overlooked. READ MORE>>
Luis Ortega Master Reatearo
by B. Byron Price
From California Vaquero Traditions, Luis B. Ortega
Ed Borein knew another artist when he saw one, even if the artist’s medium was rawhide and not paint or bronze. As a former cowboy himself, the easel painter also recognized fine braiding when he saw it, even if the braider carried his work in a barley sack. Borein knew, too that Luis Ortega had a special gift for his ancient art, although his skills were not yet fully developed. READ MORE>>
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